Fred Is a Grade D Manager in Lighthouse Infrastructure and Manages

question 30

Multiple Choice

Fred is a Grade D manager in Lighthouse Infrastructure and manages a small team of eight engineers. The company has 15 Grade D managers. He worked his way up from the lowest grade, Grade E, where he was one of 52 line managers and hopes to be promoted to Grade C soon, which would make him one of the six vice-presidents in the company. However, breaking into Grade B, comprising three presidents, will be a challenge. Only the CEO and COO occupy Grade A. Which of the following numbers represents Fred's span of control?

• A) 15
• B) 60
• C) 52
• D) 8
• E) 11

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Assess the concept of socioeconomic status and how it is perceived in social interactions.

Gain insight into contemporary issues of social inequality and its implications for social justice.

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Illegal Activity

Actions or endeavors that are prohibited by law and subject to criminal penalties.

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The deliberate action by one party meant to cause distress or harm to another party.