What does span of control refer to in organisational design?
Correct answer: D. The number of subordinates supervised
- A. The number of management levels
- B. The range of products offered
- C. The length of the production cycle
- D. The number of subordinates supervised
Explanation
Span of control is the number of employees who report directly to a manager. A wide span means one manager supervises many subordinates, while a narrow span means fewer.
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