Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?
A) Duston's span of management can be larger than Brittany's.
B) Dustin will have problems with unity of command.
C) Brittany's span of management can be larger than Dustin's.
D) Brittany has more problems with work specialization.
E) None of these

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Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations which makes it difficult for her to closely supervise them. Therefore, she would have to rely on her subordinates to work independently, which can allow her to have a larger span of management. Dustin's subordinates all perform similar tasks, which would require closer supervision and limit the number of subordinates he can effectively manage. Therefore, his span of management would be smaller.

Dustin's Subordinates Are Highly Trained and All Perform Similar Tasks