PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 28 of 70
The concept of 'Span of Control' refers to:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise
Explanation
Span of control is an organizational concept measuring the exact number of direct reports assigned to a single manager.
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