Span of Control Is a Key Element of an Organization's

question 75

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Exclusive Government Contract

A legal agreement where a government grants only one company the right to provide goods or services, prohibiting competitors.

Acquire Patents

Process of obtaining legal rights to inventions or designs, ensuring exclusive use to the holder.

Cost-Reduction

Strategies or actions taken to lower expenses and improve efficiency in production or operations.

Long-Run Profitability

A measure of a company's ability to maintain earnings at a certain level over the length of time necessary to cover all costs, including variable and fixed costs.