The Span of Control for a Manager

question 105

Multiple Choice

The span of control for a manager:

• A)should never exceed 7 subordinates.
• B)is no longer a relevant issue in this day of computerized offices.
• C)depends on a number of factors,and can vary from one manager to another.
• D)varies somewhat from manager to manager,but most managers operate best with a span of control of about 9 employees.

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