Justin is a new manager with 27 direct reports. He has been feeling overwhelmed at work and just learned that the last three managers who held his position quit after only a few months.Which design principle appears to have been violated in this organization?
A)Unity-of-command
B)Scalar principle
C)Span of control
D)Tall organizations
E)Management by objective

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The span of control principle refers to the number of direct reports that a manager can effectively manage. It is generally recommended that a manager should not have more than 10-15 direct reports, as too many can lead to feeling overwhelmed, decreased communication and accountability, and decreased efficiency. With 27 direct reports, Justin's organization appears to have violated the span of control principle. This may explain why previous managers in this position have not been able to handle the workload and have quit after only a few months.

Justin Is a New Manager with 27 Direct Reports