Tammy Is Trying to Decide How Many Subordinates to Assign

question 44

Multiple Choice

Tammy is trying to decide how many subordinates to assign to a first-line supervisor.The subordinates are well qualified and all working on very similar tasks.Also,they are all located in one small area of the plant.On the other hand,the supervisor in question has a large quantity of paperwork to do each day.What should Tammy do?

• A) She cannot determine proper span from this information.
• B) She should use a broad span of control.
• C) She should use a narrow span of control.
• D) It is hard to say.Half the factors dictate a broad span and half a narrow span of control.
• E) It really does not matter which way she chooses to go.

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