Practice Span Of Control (4.2.4) - Organizational Structure and Design

Practice: Span of Control

Lesson 4.2.4Organizational Structure and Design

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Question 1.
What is the span of control?
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Consider the number of direct reports.
Question 2.
Differentiate between wide and narrow spans of control.
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Think about autonomy versus control.
3Question 3.
What does span of control refer to?
- The number of meetings a manager conducts
- The number of employees supervised
- The salaries of the employees
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It's related to direct report relationships.
4Question 4.
True or False: A narrow span of control allows employees more autonomy.
- True
- False
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Consider the level of oversight.
Question 5.
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.
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Think about the balance of empowerment and oversight.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a company with a very narrow span of control in a dynamic industry like technology. What adjustments might be necessary?
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Assess adjustments to improve agility.

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