The Optimal Span of Control Is Five Subordinates, According to Napoleon

question 23

True/False

The optimal span of control is five subordinates, according to Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Definitions:

Resources

Assets, materials, or inputs used in the process of achieving goals or completing projects, including human skills, technology, and financial assets.

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average value of a set of numbers, calculated as the sum of all the values divided by the number of values.

Standard Deviations

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Control Limits

The parameters within which a process or monitoring variable is considered acceptable, helping to identify deviations from expected performance.