Asked by Kelsey Moses on Apr 27, 2024

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Jill has been promoted from assistant manager to manager of Willie's Oyster House. She had responsibility for 10 staff members, but she now has responsibility for 50 staff members, which means her ______ has increased.

A) esteem power
B) formalization
C) span of control
D) centralization

Span Of Control

Refers to the number of subordinates a manager or supervisor can directly control or oversee.

Staff Members

Employees or workers who contribute their skills and labor to an organization, forming the backbone of its operational force.

  • Gain an understanding of the notion of span of control and its impact on the efficacy of managers and the design of organizations.
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Xiomara RiveraMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The span of control refers to the number of subordinates a manager has the responsibility to supervise directly. Since Jill's number of direct reports increased from 10 to 50, her span of control has increased.