"Span of control" refers to the number of people, units, and operations that a manager can control effectively and efficiently. Many factors contribute to this principle; which of the following is not one of them?

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Division of labor refers to the breakdown of jobs into narrow and repetitive tasks, which is not directly related to the number of people or units a manager can control effectively (span of control). The span of control is more directly influenced by factors such as the type of work, the competence of both the supervisor and the employees, and production pressures, which affect how closely a manager needs to oversee their team.

"Span of Control" Refers to the Number of People, Units