Shirley Is a Police Sergeant

question 57

Multiple Choice

Shirley is a police sergeant. She has twenty-one patrol officers directly reporting to her. Based on the span of control, which of the following assumptions can be made about Shirley?

• A) She will be eligible to be promoted as a police lieutenant.
• B) She will not take part in patrolling activities herself.
• C) She will not be able to effectively manage her team.
• D) She will efficiently supervise sixteen patrol officers in her team.

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