Hideo,an organization design consultant,was hired by a large software company to help improve operational efficiency.Hideo tells the president that he may be able to eliminate one complete level in the company hierarchy.This is likely to ________.
A) decrease the span of leadership
B) increase the span of leadership
C) eliminate the span of leadership
D) eliminate the chain of command

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Eliminating a level in the company hierarchy typically means that managers will have more direct reports, thus increasing the span of leadership. This allows for a broader control and direct communication with a larger number of subordinates.

Hideo,an Organization Design Consultant,was Hired by a Large Software Company