"Span of Control" Refers to the Number of People, Units

question 7

Multiple Choice

"Span of control" refers to the number of people, units, and operations that a manager can control effectively and efficiently. Many factors contribute to this principle; which of the following is not one of them?

• A) Division of labor
• B) Type of work done
• C) Competence of the supervisor
• D) Competence of the employee
• E) Pressure for production

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Definitions:

Development Costs

Development costs are expenses associated with the creation and design of new products or services, including research and development.

Breakeven Point

The level of production or sales at which total costs equal total revenue, meaning no net loss or gain is incurred.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the number of sales made.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity or volume of business, such as materials and labor.