A managers need to exert tight controls on subordinates (span of control) is most accurately captured by which statement?

Multiple Choice

• a. The span will narrow at higher levels of the organization, because work becomes less standardized and managers and workers need more face-to-face communication.

• b. Span of control will clearly broaden as subordinates need less supervision.

• c. The span is generally the same in almost all organizations.

• d. The span will narrow as new employees join the company.