At a workshop, each manager has between twenty to thirty workers ...

[shofmannx20]

At a workshop, each manager has between twenty to thirty workers reporting directly to him. Which of the following factors, if true, would strengthen the argument that the span of control is not unduly wide for the managers?
 
  A) The managers' ability to coordinate and control performance of subordinates is fairly average.
  B) The task being supervised is routine, interrelated and efficiency in it increases with time.
  C) The workshop housing all the employees to be supervised is spread over two whole blocks.
  D) The employees typically seek immediate feedback and require complex interaction with superiors.
  E) The subordinates have been found to be more productive when supervised than when working alone.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of formality within an organization?
 
  A) Greater formality is likely to be seen in organizations with an organic approach to organizational style.
  B) Increased formality reduces the amount of discretion that employees have in performing certain tasks.
  C) Formality makes it difficult and cumbersome to create and monitor budgets, leading to unpredictability.
  D) Formality causes chaos and confusion as organizations grow in size and expand to new areas.
  E) Organizational formality leads to increases in personal initiative and organizational flexibility for employees.

[joechoochoy]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B

[shofmannx20]

TYSM

[amandanbreshears]

Gracias!