Scenario - Javier Gomez
Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. (PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-In determining Javier's span of management, he should consider all of the following EXCEPT
A) Is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine?
B) Do subordinates perform similar tasks?
C) Are rules and procedures defining task activities available?
D) Do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span?
E) All of these.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The question asks for what Javier should NOT consider, and all the options listed (A, B, C, D) are relevant factors in determining the span of management. Therefore, "All of these" is the correct choice for what he should not consider, as it implies none of the options should be excluded.