Which manager has the widest span of control?

A) a store manager in a gift shop with three shift supervisors reporting to her
B) a district manager in a sporting goods company with six store managers reporting to him
C) a CEO in a medical supply company with four vice presidents reporting to her
D) a product manager in an automotive company with seven workers reporting to him
E) an executive editor in a publishing company with eight editors reporting to her

Answer: E
Explanation: E) The span of control refers to the number of people reporting to a particular manager. With eight reports, the executive editor in the publishing company has the widest span of control.