Task complexity, volatility of the competitive environment, and the capabilities of both the employee and the organization will influence the appropriate
A) chain of command.
B) span of control.
C) unity of command.
D) unity of delegation.
E) span of delegation.

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The span of control refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively manage and is influenced by factors such as task complexity, the volatility of the competitive environment, and the capabilities of both the employee and the organization. These factors determine how broad or narrow a manager's span of control should be to ensure effective management and oversight.

Task Complexity, Volatility of the Competitive Environment, and the Capabilities