A narrower span of control is necessary where managers supervise employees who
A) work in self-directed teams with minimal supervision.
B) perform complex tasks.
C) coordinate mainly through standardized skills.
D) perform jobs that require minimal interaction with each other (i.e. low interdependence).
E) perform routine tasks.

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A narrower span of control is necessary when managers supervise employees who perform complex tasks because these tasks require more guidance, oversight, and support from the manager.

A Narrower Span of Control Is Necessary Where Managers Supervise