According to Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick, What Does the Concept

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick, what does the concept of span of control in an organization refer to?

• A)the rules and regulations necessary to control the actions of employees
• B)no subordinate reporting to more than one supervisor
• C)authority and responsibility co-existing
• D)the number of subordinates who report to one supervisor

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Definitions:

Formal Rules

Prescribed directives or guidelines designed to structure or govern behaviors and actions within specific contexts.

Regulations

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior or processes.

Patrol Officers

Law enforcement members who perform general policing duties such as patrolling, investigating crimes, and ensuring public safety.

Middle Managers

Employees who manage other managers or significant projects within an organization, serving as a link between top management and lower-level staff.