OB: Chp. 15 - Span of Control Exam Questions With Correct Answers 100% Verified.
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SPAN.
Span of Control - correct answer How many individuals a manager can efficiently and effectively direct
All things being equal, the wider or larger the __________, the more efficient the organization. - correct answer span ...
Span of Control - correct answer How many individuals a manager can efficiently
and effectively direct
All things being equal, the wider or larger the __________, the more efficient the organization. - correct
answer span of control
Reducing the number of managers leads to __________. - correct answer significant
savings.
Wider spans (flat organization) are more efficient in terms of _______. However, at some point, wider
spans reduce _______. - correct answer cost, effectiveness
By keeping the span of control to _______ or _______ employees, a manager can maintain close
control. - correct answer five, six
Narrow spans have three major drawbacks: - correct answer 1) they are expensive
because they add levels of management.
2) they make vertical communication in the organization more complex.
3) narrow spans of control encourage overly tight supervision and discourage employee autonomy.
The trend in recent years has been toward __________. - correct answer wider
spans of control
Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating
Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity
would improve if more workers were assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about
Mike's ability to handle more workers. Which of the following statements, if true, would support the
argument favoring increased span of control? - correct answer Mike's team consists
of highly experienced and skilled labor.
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