Which of the following is a benefit of having a narrow span of control

QUESTION

Which of the following is a benefit of having a narrow span of control?

A) more employee freedom to make decisions
B) closer supervision
C) less specialization
D) more responsiveness to customers
E) faster decision making

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Managers with a narrow span of control have the benefit of being able to watch their employees with closer supervision than if they had more employees to watch.