Span of control is defined as the

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JAMB 2025

A. authority of the supervisor
B. number of subordinates reporting directly to a supervisor
C. qualification possessed by the supervisor
D. number of staff in the organization

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can effectively manage. This can vary
depending on the nature of the work, the skills of the manager or supervisor, and the skills of the subordinates. In this case, the
span of control is defined as the number of subordinates reporting directly to a supervisor.

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