Mike Morrell Is a Production Supervisor in Porco Rosso, an Aircraft

question 95

Multiple Choice

Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity would improve if more workers were assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about Mike's ability to handle more workers.
-A ________ is consistent with recent efforts by companies to reduce costs, cut overhead, speed up decision making, increase flexibility, get closer to customers, and empower employees.

• A) wider span of control
• B) high degree of formalization
• C) longer chain of command
• D) lack of work specialization
• E) high degree of centralization

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Definitions:

Internal Constraints

Internal constraints are limitations that come from within an organization or system, such as resources, policies, or existing technologies that restrict operations or growth.

External Constraints

Factors outside an individual or organization that limit or shape the options available for decision-making or actions.

Top Management Group

signifies the senior-most executives or administrators in an organization, responsible for strategic decision-making and overall management.

Clear Hierarchy

An organizational structure where roles, responsibilities, and levels of authority are well-defined and understood by all members.