PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 58 of 70
A regional sales manager is responsible for directly supervising only three team leaders. This low number of direct subordinates means the manager has a:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Narrow span of control
Explanation
Span of control defines how many subordinates report directly to a manager. Supervising just three people represents a narrow span of control.
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