Span of Control Is a Key Element of an Organization's

question 75

Multiple Choice

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

• A) On what basis will jobs be grouped together?
• B) To whom do individuals and groups report?
• C) To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?
• D) How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct?
• E) To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?

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Definitions:

Homogeneity

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind, often used in sociology to describe societies with little cultural diversity.

Economic Freedom

The condition in which individuals have the ability to make their own economic decisions, including what to produce, consume, and exchange.

William Easterly

An American economist, specializing in economic development and a critique of international aid.

Centralization

The process of concentrating control and authority into a central organization or location.