Question pretext
I would now like to ask you some questions related to innovation in organization or management. Please note that these changes in organization or management do not necessarily need to be related to other innovations, such as product or process innovations.
All questions are about the situation in fiscal years 2010 and 2012.
Literal question
In fiscal year 2012, how many employees reported directly to the Top Manager of this establishment? (An employee who reports directly implies the employee meets with the Top Manager on a regular basis (middle manager)).