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Matthew is a new divisional manager. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. The question of span of control determines ________.
 
  A) the employee grievance policy of the organization
  B) the number of levels and managers an organization has
  C) where decisions are made
  D) how jobs will be grouped
  E) how employees will be compensated

Question 2

Personal power is based on an individual's position in an organization. It can come from the ability to coerce or reward, or from formal authority.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: B) The number of employees a manager can efficiently and effectively direct refers to the span of control. It is important because it largely determines the number of levels and managers an organization has. All things being equal, the wider or larger the span, the more efficient the organization.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Formal power is based on an individual's position in an organization. It can come from the ability to coerce or reward, or from formal authority.



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