Other things being equal, the wider or larger the span of control, the more ________ the organisational design.
A)bureaucratic
B)democratic
C)effective
D)efficient
E)classical

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A wider or larger span of control usually implies that each manager has more subordinates to supervise, resulting in a flatter management structure with fewer levels. This can increase efficiency by reducing bureaucracy, communication and decision-making time. Therefore, D (efficient) is the best choice.

Other Things Being Equal, the Wider or Larger the Span