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:

Mission Statement

A formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual.

Human Resources

The department within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization.

Stability Strategy

A business approach that focuses on maintaining current operations and market position without significant growth or change.

Growth Strategy

A plan employed by organizations to increase their size, revenue, market share, or customer base through various methods such as market expansion, product development, or acquisitions.