Which of the following is true of direct supervision?
A) It is an expensive form of behavior control.
B) It is the least potent form of behavior control.
C) Direct supervision is preferred to output control.
D) Close scrutiny motivates employees to make their own decisions.
E) Personal control through direct supervision is feasible for all jobs.

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Direct supervision is expensive because a manager can personally manage only a relatively small number of subordinates effectively. Therefore, if direct supervision is the main kind of control being used in an organization, a lot of managers will be needed and costs will increase.

Which of the Following Is True of Direct Supervision