Mike Morrell Is a Production Supervisor in Porco Rosso, an Aircraft

question 71

Multiple Choice

Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity would improve if more workers were assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about Mike's ability to handle more workers.
-The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

• A) span of control
• B) unity of command
• C) chain of command
• D) line of responsibility
• E) leadership web

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