Question

Span of control means ______.

Options

• A tendency of overload supervisors with too much of work

• The number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively supervise

• No limit to the number of subordinates a supervisor can supervise

• A limit to delegation of authority to the subordinate

Answer 1

Span of control means The number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively supervise.

Explanation:

Span of control refers to how many subordinates a manager or supervisor can effectively manage or oversee. It helps determine the organizational structure—whether it is flat (wide span) or tall (narrow span).