PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 44 of 70
If a multinational corporation adopts a highly 'tall' organizational structure with numerous hierarchical management levels, what is the most likely consequence for its individual managers?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) They will have a narrow span of management
Explanation
A tall organizational structure is characterized by many management layers, which inherently results in a narrow span of control (supervising fewer subordinates per manager).
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