A Narrow Span of Control Is Appropriate When

question 62

Multiple Choice

A narrow span of control is appropriate when

• A)jobs are similar.
• B)performance measures are comparable.
• C)the organization is flat.
• D)many reporting levels exist.
• E)the manager can easily control many subordinates.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, it is the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Stimulus Variable

A Stimulus Variable is a factor in an experiment that can be changed or manipulated to observe its effects on the outcome.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or unaltered in an experiment to ensure that the effects observed are due to the independent variable.