Current research suggests that:
A) the narrower the span of control, the more productive employees become.
B) a moderate span of control is best for an organization's productivity.
C) spans of control in organizations have decreased significantly in recent years.
D) a wide span of control requires organizations to hire many managers.
E) a wide span of control is especially important if the manager has substantially more skill or expertise than the subordinates.

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Recent research suggests that a moderate span of control (around 6-10 employees per manager) is most effective for organizational productivity. A narrow span of control can lead to micromanagement and a lack of autonomy for employees, while a wide span of control can lead to overload and decreased supervision for subordinates. Organizations have not necessarily decreased their spans of control in recent years, as it can depend on the specific industry and organization. The number of managers needed does not necessarily increase with a wider span of control, as effective delegation and empowerment of subordinates can reduce the need for excessive managerial oversight. The expertise of the manager is not necessarily linked to their span of control.

Current Research Suggests That