A Supervisor with a Large Span of Control Has

question 69

Multiple Choice

A supervisor with a large span of control has

• A)quite a few managers above him in the hierarchy.
• B)authority over a wide range of decisions.
• C)a large number of employees.
• D)found herself a job in a very tall organization.
• E)many employees who require a lot of direct supervision.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all inputs can be adjusted by firms, market supply equals demand, and there is no incentive for economic actors to alter their behavior.

Excess Capacity

The condition where a business produces less than the maximum amount possible, often leading to inefficiency.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, taking into account both fixed and variable costs.

Excess Capacity

The situation where a company is producing less than its full potential output due to lack of demand or other constraints.