Sailaja manages a department with few standard procedures.Members are located in various parts of the state,but they are well connected electronically.The department performs tasks requiring a great deal of interaction between manager and subordinates.When structuring this department,what should she do to most effectively supervise its activities?
A) Use a narrow span of control
B) Create a flat organization
C) Use a high degree of decentralization
D) Use functional departmentalization
E) Limit delegation as much as possible

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A narrow span of control is effective for departments requiring significant interaction between managers and subordinates, as it allows for closer supervision and more direct communication.

Sailaja Manages a Department with Few Standard Procedures