Matthew's Subordinates Are Highly Trained and All Perform Similar Tasks

question 18

Multiple Choice

Matthew's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks.Jessica's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems.Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Jessica's span of management can be larger than Matthew's.
• B) Jessica will have problems with unity of command.
• C) Matthew's span of management can be larger than Jessica's.
• D) Matthew has more problems with work specialisation.
• E) None of these choices.

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Definitions:

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