In any organization, for-profit or not-for-profit, span of control refers to the:
A) number of managers at the highest levels in the organization.
B) CEO and his or her management team.
C) number of subordinates who report directly to one manager.
D) number of supervisors in a specific segment of a manufacturing activity.
E) number of members elected or appointed to be the board of directors.

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Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to one manager. The number of managers at the highest levels in the organization (A), the CEO and his or her management team (B), the number of supervisors in a specific segment of a manufacturing activity (D), and the number of members elected or appointed to be the board of directors (E) are not directly related to the concept of span of control.

In Any Organization, For-Profit or Not-For-Profit, Span of Control Refers