Many of the best-performing production plants are able to widen their span of control to more than 70 employees per supervisor by:
A) Teaching supervisors how to more efficiently monitor employees
B) Giving up on the idea that all employees must perform their fair share of work
C) Hiring supervisors who intimidate employees more often
D) Relying on self-directed work teams and other coordinating mechanisms

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Relying on self-directed work teams and other coordinating mechanisms can help to distribute control and coordination among team members, reducing the need for direct supervision and allowing for more employees to be supervised by each supervisor. This can lead to increased efficiency and productivity in the plant. A, B, and C are not recommended or effective methods for widening span of control.

Many of the Best-Performing Production Plants Are Able to Widen