Which of the following is most likely to happen if the span of control is too wide?
A) The speed of decision-making will increase.
B) The number of managers at the higher levels in the hierarchy will be more than the number of managers at the lower levels in the hierarchy.
C) The division of labor will be too low.
D) Subordinates will shirk responsibility.

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A too wide span of control often leads to insufficient supervision and guidance, which can result in subordinates avoiding their responsibilities due to lack of accountability or unclear directives.

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