A Small Span of Control Means That a Manager

question 191

Multiple Choice

A small span of control means that a manager

• A)has few employees.
• B)has little power.
• C)works in a flat organization.
• D)works for a small company.
• E)works near the bottom of the hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Formality

The degree to which activities, procedures, or operations are structured and officially sanctioned.

Guanxi

The Chinese practice of building networks for social exchange.

Social Exchange

A conceptual framework that suggests social behavior is the result of an exchange process aimed at maximizing benefits and minimizing costs in relationships.

Transnational Organizations

Companies that operate across national borders, integrating global approaches to business strategies.