Justin Is a New Manager with 27 Direct Reports

question 14

Multiple Choice

Justin is a new manager with 27 direct reports. He has been feeling overwhelmed at work and just learned that the last three managers who held his position quit after only a few months.Which design principle appears to have been violated in this organization?

• A)Unity-of-command
• B)Scalar principle
• C)Span of control
• D)Tall organizations
• E)Management by objective

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Definitions:

Organizational Responses

The reactions or strategies adopted by a business or institution to address internal challenges or external pressures.

Defender

In a business context, a defender is a type of strategy or stance where an organization focuses on defending its market position by improving operational efficiency and product quality, rather than seeking new markets.

Prospector

In a business context, this term refers to companies that focus on innovation, seeking out new markets and opportunities, and being among the first to bring new products or services to market.

Operational Planning

The process of developing detailed, short-term plans that guide an organization's resources towards achieving strategic objectives.