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SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
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DEFINATION
Span of management defines clearly the number of the subordinates can be effectively control by the manager.
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OTHER NAMES OF SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
SPAN OF CONTROL
SPAN OF SUPERVISE
SPAN OF RESPONSIBILITY
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IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
BETTER SUPERVISION AND
CONTROL
INCREASES EFFICIENCY
GOOD PROFESSIONAL
RELATIONS
GOOD COMMUNICATION
AND COORDINATION
DEVELOPS DISCIPLINE AND MUTUAL TRUST
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BETTER SUPERVISION AND CONTROL
If there is an appropriate span of control, then the superior will have a limited number of subordinates under him. This will result in better supervision and control.
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INCREASES EFFECIENCY
An appropriate span of control results in better supervision and control. This increases the efficiency, productivity and profitability of the organisation.
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GOOD PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS
If there is an appropriate span of control, then the superiors and subordinates will get time to develop close and good professional relations between themselves.
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GOOD COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION
If there is an appropriate span of control, then superiors will get time to communicate with every single subordinate. This will improve the communication in the organisation. Good communication results in good co-ordination. Therefore, an appropriate span of control results in good communication and co-ordination.
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DEVELOPS DISCIPLINE AND MUTUAL TRUST
An appropriate span of control helps to develop discipline and mutual trust.
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FACTORS AFFECTING SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUE OF
COMMUNICATION
NATURE OF WORK
TRUST ON SUBORDINATE
S
CAPACITY OF
SUBORDINATES
FIXATION OF RESPONSIBILI
TY
DELEGATIONOF
AUTHORITY
CAPACITY OF SUPERIORS
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NATURE OF WORK
Some of the work is repitative in nature and does not require special talent to perform .In such a case the supervisor can control a large number of subordinates
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CAPACITY OF SUPERIORS
The personnel capacity of superiors can influence the span of control .
If the superiors has more skill to control the subordinates , the span of management may be increased and vice –versa.
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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY If superiors delegates
the authority he has to take fewer decisions , therefore span of management can be increased .
On the other hand , if superior does not delegate the authority he has to take more decisions , therefore span of management should be reduced.
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FIXATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
In case the responsibility of the subordinate is clearly defined he need not to contact the supervisor again and again for getting guidance and instruction . Then the supervise can supervise large number of subordinates and vice versa .
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TRUST ON SUBORDINATES
If the superior has good faith, trust and confidence in his subordinates then the span of control can be wider.
If the superior has no faith, trust and confidence in his subordinates then the span of control can be narrower.
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CAPACITY OF SUBORDINATES
If the subordinates have enough talent to perform the work assigned to them , the manager or the supervisor can control more number of subordinates and vice versa.
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TECHNIQUE OF COMMUNICATION
If face-to-face communication is used, then the span of control will be narrow. However, if electronic devices are used for communication then the span of control will be wide.
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TYPES OF SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
WIDE SPAN OF MANAGEMENT• This means a single manager or
supervisor is managing Large numbers of subordinates . For example 7 -8 numbers of subordinates.
NARROW SPAN OF MANAGEMENT• This means a single manager or
supervisor is managing Few number of subordinates . For example 2-3 number of subordinates.
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WIDE SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
OTHER NAME :- FLAT ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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WIDE SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
MERITS
ECONOMICAL DIRECT CONTACT WITH
SUBORDINATES OPPORTNITIES FOR
SUBORDINATES DEVELOPMENT
DEMERITS
REDUCES QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE
HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND WELL EXPERIENCED STAFF IS NEEDED
ZEAL AND INITIATIVE OF THE WORKERS IS KILLED
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NARROW SPAN OF MANAGEMENTOTHER NAME :- TALL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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NARROW SPAN OF MANAGEMENT
MERITS
OFFERS TIGHT CONTROL AND SUPERVISION
PERSONAL CONTACT BETWEEN MANAGERS
MANAGERIAL EFFECINCY IS INCREASED
DEMERITS
CREATES MORE LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT WHICH IS EXPENSIVE AS WELL AS TIME CONSUMING
CREATES COMPLEXITY IN COMMUNICATION
LEADS TO EXCESSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OVERHEAD COST
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