What does span of control refer to in an organisation?
Correct answer: B. The number of subordinates directly supervised by a manager
- A. The number of organisational objectives
- B. The number of subordinates directly supervised by a manager
- C. The number of departments in an organisation
- D. The length of the annual planning period
Explanation
Span of control is the number of employees who report directly to one manager. It is different from organisational size, departmental count and the duration of planning.
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Management principles explain how organisations set objectives and coordinate people and resources to achieve them. Coverage includes planning, organising, staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling, along with authority, responsibility, delegation, span of control and the levels of management. These functions are related but not interchangeable, especially planning and controlling.
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