The allocation of tasks within a supervisor's span refers to which term?

• A. Span of Control
• B. Staff Positions
• C. Virtual Corporation
• D. Work Teams

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how many people report directly to one supervisor and how tasks are distributed among them. This is described by the span of control—the number of direct reports a manager oversees. It matters because it shapes how work is allocated and how much direct supervision the manager can provide. A larger span of control means broader supervision with less hands-on guidance per subordinate, while a smaller span allows closer supervision and more levels of management. Other terms refer to different concepts: staff positions are job roles and titles, a virtual corporation is a networked, often distributed organization, and work teams are groups of people assigned to complete tasks together. None specifically capture the scope of direct reporting that defines the span of control.