Which of the Following Statements About Span of Control Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about span of control is not accurate?

• A) When the span of control is narrow, relatively few people report directly to a given manager.
• B) Early management theorists sought to determine the optimum span of control for any manager.
• C) There is a limit to the number of people one manager can effectively supervise.
• D) Narrow spans of control create an organization that is less efficient and less flexible.
• E) Wider spans of control usually result in additional management overhead costs.

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