What term describes the number of direct subordinates a supervisor or manager can efficiently and effectively manage?
AChain of Command
BSpan of Control (Span of Management)
CUnity of Direction
DScalar Chain
Explanation
• Span of Control refers to the total number of employees directly reporting to a single manager.
• A narrow span of control results in tall organizational structures with multiple managerial levels.
• A wide span of control creates flat organizational structures with fewer management layers.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Organizing
- Subtopic: Organizational Structure

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