As the head of the engineering department for her company, Jody works with her team on complex and challenging projects. The level of detail in this work requires Jody to spend a significant amount of time with each team member, providing advice and support. Due to the complexity and time involvement of each project, Jody has a(n) ________ span of control.
A) wide
B) narrow
C) unlimited
D) functional

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Challenging and complex work, and the need to meet with subordinates on a frequent basis, both put limits on how many subordinates a manager can effectively supervise, thus contributing to a narrow span of control.

As the Head of the Engineering Department for Her Company