The number of people who report directly to an individual is called __________.
A) formalization
B) centralization
C) span of control
D) hierarchy

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The span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager or supervisor. A larger span of control means that one manager has more direct reports, while a smaller span of control means fewer direct reports. A and B are related to organizational structure and D refers to the levels of authority within the organization, not the number of direct reports.

The Number of People Who Report Directly to an Individual