While Observing the Departments in His Division, Matthew Notices That

question 17

Multiple Choice

While observing the departments in his division, Matthew notices that some managers with wide spans of control seem to perform more effectively than other managers with similarly sized spans of control. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the high-performing managers?

• A) These managers are paid higher salaries than the low-performing managers.
• B) These managers have eternal locus of control.
• C) The employees within their departments tend to compete to reach productivity goals, which boosts performance.
• D) The employees within their departments score high on agreeableness.
• E) The employees within their departments are highly skilled and very knowledgeable about their jobs.

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Definitions:

Downsizing

The process of reducing the number of employees in an organization, often to cut costs or improve efficiency.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result, measured by the achievement of goals.

Adaptability

describes the capacity to adjust to new conditions, challenges, or environments, often necessary for personal growth or organizational survival.

Managed

The act of being directed or controlled by strategies and leadership towards achieving specific objectives.