When There Is a Small Span of Control, There Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

When there is a small span of control, there is likely to be

• A) an increase in the number of workers.
• B) less control over production workers.
• C) more administrative levels.
• D) less bureaucracy.
• E) looser managerial control.

Understand the limitations of technology in fixing flawed supply chain processes or compensating for poor quality data.

Recognize the role and growth of RFID technology in inventory and point-of-sale tracking in retail.

Understand the challenges in SCIS management, particularly related to integration issues with multi-vendor applications.

Understand the impact of highly digitized supply chains on company efficiency and revenue.

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Definitions:

Data

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Y-intercept

The point at which a line crosses the y-axis of a graph, reflecting the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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Regression Slope

The amount by which the dependent variable is expected to change for a one-unit change in the independent variable in a regression model.