The number of people managed by one supervisor is called the manager's ________.
A) authority
B) responsibility
C) span of control
D) line authority

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The span of control refers to the number of people who directly report to a supervisor or manager. It is important for managers to have an appropriate span of control in order to effectively manage their team without becoming overwhelmed. Choices A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the span of control.

The Number of People Managed by One Supervisor Is Called