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Shelles

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Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?
 
  A) On what basis will jobs be grouped together?
  B) To whom do individuals and groups report?
  C) To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?
  D) How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct?
  E) To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?

Question 2

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed ________.
 
  A) chain of command
  B) path of power
  C) span of control
  D) line of responsibility
  E) web of authority


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) Span of control 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

A
Explanation: A) The chain of command is an unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom. It answers questions such as To whom do I go if I have a problem? and To whom am I responsible?



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