Crystal Davis thinks that one manager cannot effectively supervise a large number of subordinates. Davis has each manager in her firm supervise seven employees. Davis is relying on the __________ principle.
A) functional command
B) functional design
C) span of control
D) hierarchy

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The span of control principle is concerned with the number of direct reports a manager can effectively manage, which is the focus of Crystal Davis's approach.

Crystal Davis Thinks That One Manager Cannot Effectively Supervise a Large