Kevin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Nichole's subordinates are spread over two locations, and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?
A) Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's.
B) Nichole will have problems with unity of command.
C) Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's.
D) Kevin has more problems with work specialization.
E) None of these

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Since Nichole's subordinates are spread over two locations, she may have difficulty in maintaining close supervision, communication, and control, which may restrict her span of management. On the other hand, Kevin's subordinates are highly trained and perform similar tasks, which would make it possible for him to supervise and control more subordinates, allowing him to have a larger span of management.

Kevin's Subordinates Are Highly Trained and All Perform Similar Tasks