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JAMB Commerce 1994 Question 45

Question 45

Business Management

The principle of span of control stipulates that

  1. A.an employee should report to only one superior
  2. B.managers must demand accountability from their subordinates
  3. C.resources have to be economized within the various divisions
  4. D.the number of employees reporting to one superior should be kept to a workable maximum.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the number of employees reporting to one superior should be kept to a workable maximum.)

Explanation

Span of control is the number of subordinates one manager can supervise effectively. A (one superior) is unity of command.