Practice Span of Control - 4.2.4 | 4. Organizational Structure and Design | Management 1 (Organizational Behaviour/Finance & Accounting)
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Question 1

Easy

What is the span of control?

💡 Hint: Consider the number of direct reports.

Question 2

Easy

Differentiate between wide and narrow spans of control.

💡 Hint: Think about autonomy versus control.

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Question 1

What does span of control refer to?

  • The number of meetings a manager conducts
  • The number of employees supervised
  • The salaries of the employees

💡 Hint: It's related to direct report relationships.

Question 2

True or False: A narrow span of control allows employees more autonomy.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the level of oversight.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with restructuring a department from a narrow span of control to a wide span. Discuss the considerations you must take into account and the potential impact on employee morale.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance of empowerment and oversight.

Question 2

Evaluate the effectiveness of a company with a very narrow span of control in a dynamic industry like technology. What adjustments might be necessary?

💡 Hint: Assess adjustments to improve agility.

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