Chain of Command Is a Key Element of an Organization's

question 23

Multiple Choice

Chain of command is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

• A) How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct?
• B) To whom do individuals and groups report?
• C) On what basis will jobs be grouped together?
• D) To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?
• E) To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?

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Definitions:

Standard Errors

Standard errors measure the statistical accuracy of an estimate, indicating the variability of sampling distributions of a statistic.

Sample Means

The arithmetic average of a set of values chosen from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Process Control

Techniques and methods used to monitor, manage, and adjust processes to ensure they operate within desired parameters and produce outputs of consistent quality.

Assignable Variation

Fluctuations in a process resulting from concrete causes, as opposed to unpredictable variation.