Definition Span of Control. Description.
Span of Control is the number of people/subordinates that
can be effectively managed by one manager. It is an organizational theory
term that refers to how relationships are structured between leaders and subordinates
in organizations. A wide span of control exists when a person oversees many
subordinates. A narrow span of control exists when a leader oversees few subordinates.
The optimal Span of Control is dependent upon a great number
of factors, some of which include:
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The nature of the work of the subordinates.
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The skills, capabilities, experience, seniority, qualifications
of the subordinates.
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The skills, capabilities, experience, seniority, qualifications
of the manager.
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The use of information technology.
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The detail at which work rules and procedures have been
formalized and are known by the subordinates.
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The applied management style (command and control or democratic
/ affiliative).
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The desired depth of the hierarchy in an organization (steep
or flat).
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Organizational approaches (Self-directed
Teams, Empowerment,
cross-functional teams, etc.)
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Control in Management
"Control in management and leadership is mandatory. If you have significant control on the employees then you'll be able to develop a strategy and to implement it. The control can lead your firm to higher productivity and more creativity." |
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Effective People Management
"I think that the span of control can be an effective means of people management in an organizattion. The span of control is an intervention propounded by V.A Gracuinas, I believe to remedy the many challenges confronting HRM in any organization." |
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Span of Control Special Interest Group
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Compare also:
Flat Organizational
Structure | Covert
Leadership | Stretch
Goals
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