Which term refers to the number of levels of management in an organization?

• A. Span of Authority
• B. Hierarchy Depth
• C. Span of Control
• D. Levels of Hierarchy

Answer: (D)

The number of levels of management is described by levels of hierarchy. This term names how many layers exist from the top of the organization down to the bottom, which is exactly what’s meant by the count of management levels. A tall structure has many layers, while a flat structure has few. The span of control is a different concept, referring to how many subordinates report to each manager, not the total number of levels. Hierarchy depth sounds similar, but the standard phrase used in most exams is levels of hierarchy.