Matthew is a new divisional manager.In reorganising his department,he must make some decisions regarding the span of control. By keeping the span of control to 5 or 6 employees,which of the following is not a drawback?
A)It is expensive.
B)Decision making is slowed down.
C)Vertical communication is more complex.
D)Upper management is less isolated.

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By keeping the span of control to 5 or 6 employees, upper management is less isolated because there are fewer layers of management between upper management and front-line employees. This can lead to more direct communication and easier flow of information. The other options (A, B, and C) are drawbacks of a narrow span of control.

Matthew Is a New Divisional Manager