The span of control is the number of persons directly reporting to a manager. Show
Wide: When the span of control is wide many people are under the control of the manager. Wide span of control creates a flatter structure which has fewer levels of management. Skip to content
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Importance Of Span of Control & Organizational StructurePublished On: December 2nd, 2015 What is Span of Control And Organizational Structure?It is very important to understand span of control and organizational structure when describing an organization. Simply, span of control refers to the number of subordinates under a manager’s direct control. As an example, a manager with five direct reports has a span of control of five. Span of control is a good metric to assess the efficiency of an organization, as long as it looked at in the context of the company’s organizational structure. An executive team structure with a ‘narrow’ span of control How many direct reports should a manager have?Is there an optimal number? What needs to be considered is the nature of the work subordinates are performing and how much attention each requires. For example, the span of control can be over 100, while executive functions with high degrees of collaboration and interaction might productively tolerate no more than three or four. So the nature of the work being performed, and how much attention it requires should govern the assignment of personnel to a manager, not some industry ideal goal. Call center organization showing a ‘wide’ span of control Expanding On the Concept of Span of ControlWhile we are addressing span of control, let’s also broaden our understanding to see it in the context of the organizational levels of hierarchy. Width: Organization structures can be described as wide (with a larger span of control) or narrow (with a smaller span of control.) Height: As there are levels of management, or hierarchy, an organization may be tall (with many levels) or flat (with fewer levels.) Flat organizations have a ‘wide’ span of control and Tall organizations have a ‘narrow’ span of control. While there are pros and cons with both tall and flat structures, a company’s structure must be designed to suit the business (the customer and markets) and in a way that fits with the workforce’s capability. A tall vs. flat organizational structure Characteristics of a Flat Organizational Structure (Wide Span of Control)Pros
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Characteristics of a Tall Organizational Structure (Narrow Span of Control)Pros
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ConclusionAs you can see, an organization’s structure dictates the span of control assigned to managers. Whether you choose a ‘tall’ or ‘flat’ structure should depend on the business and how to best serve customers. While each structure has its pros and cons the best way for you to model and visualize the organization is with OrgChart. OrgChart gives you the ability to model and visualize the organization and automate the process. Ready to get started?Request a Demo of OrgChart Now!@2022 OfficeWork Software, LLC. All Rights Reserved. @2022 OfficeWork Software, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page load linkPrivacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Enable or Disable Cookies If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 3rd Party Cookies This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages. Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. Enable or Disable Cookies Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! Why is span of control important within an organization?By increasing the span of control for managers who could or should take on more, you can actually decrease the amount of micromanagement in the organization, creating more autonomy, faster decision making, and more professional development for team members. What are the benefits of control in an organization?A control management system is working if it:. Assists in achieving organizational goals.. Minimizes errors.. Utilizes and distributes resources effectively.. Evaluates the accuracy of standards.. Instils discipline and order.. Motivates employees and boosts morale.. Ensures future planning by revising standards.. What would a high span of control mean for an organization?In management, a wide span of control means that the manager has many direct reports. Supervisors in a wide span of management are able to effectively oversee several employees at once. Having a wide span or a higher span of control means fewer managers are needed overall in the organization. What is a large span of control?A wide span of control means a single manager or supervisor oversees a large number of subordinates. A manager with a wide span of control may successfully monitor and control a big number of people at the same time. What are the benefits of having a large span of control within an organization?Advantages of wide span of control
It allows for quick coordination and decision-making. Higher motivation. Managers delegate less essential decision-making to employees. It can lead to high job satisfaction and motivation as employees are more involved in making decisions about their work.
What are the advantages of span of control?Advantages of a narrow span of control. Enhanced communication. Improved communication is a major advantage of a narrow span of control. ... . Improved employee satisfaction. ... . Increased company awareness. ... . Closer teams. ... . More comprehensive training. ... . Inefficient use of resources. ... . Increased costs. ... . Disruptive.. What is a large span of control?A wide span of control means a single manager or supervisor oversees a large number of subordinates. A manager with a wide span of control may successfully monitor and control a big number of people at the same time.
What are the effects of span of control?Since employees get less supervision, they tend to take on more responsibility and have higher morale with a wide span of control. On the other hand, managers with a wide span of control might become overloaded with work, have trouble making decisions, and lose control over their subordinates.
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