• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Education
  • Career
  • Investment & Money
  • Accounting & Taxation
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Industries

Business Finance Articles

Your First Financial Choice....

  • Business
  • Commerce
  • Management
  • Insurance
  • Banking Finance
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Tech

Importance of Span of Control

Last Updated on August 22, 2020 By Lisa C. Townes Leave a Comment

In business management, a new term has been introduced named span of control. Most commonly it is used in human resource management. It is the process of supervising a specific number of employees under one manager’s supervision. In the term for management, it’s most effectively-known as a supervisor and subordinate relationship.

In the organization, there are different divisions like HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and many more. And every division has a specific number of employees in it. It is not possible for the head of the organization to control all of the division himself. The span of control is very effective for this.

Table of Contents

  • Type of Span of Control
    • Two types of a span of control
  • The factor depends on the effectiveness of span of control
  • Importance of span of control
  • Final Verdict

Type of Span of Control

Span of control is the number of subordinates under one manager. There is no limitation to the numbers of the span of control. It may be a larger number of employees in one span of control and also the small number of employees in a single span of control.

Two types of a span of control

  • Wide-Span of Control
  • Narrow-Span of Control

A wide span of control is in which a large number of subordinates are supervised by one supervisor. And the narrow span of control is in which a small number of a subordinate is supervised by their head. They both are effective.

But it is observed that a large number of a span of control has several difficulties and to make it effective, the head of the subordinate needs to be manual and highly manageable otherwise there are high chances to overlaps all data.

While a narrow span of control is easy to handle. Also, there is strong coordination observe between subordinate and supervisor in a narrow span of control.

The factor depends on the effectiveness of span of control

Two factors depend on the effectiveness of the span of control in any organization

  • The relationship between supervisor and subordinate. If there is an ideal relationship between both of them. It helps in a positive outcome from span of control in business enterprises.
  • The capacity of subordinates to understand, coordinate, and follow according to the guidance of the supervisor.

Importance of span of control

The span of control is the need of today’s business. It matters nothing either its small scale business or large enterprise. The owner of the business can’t manage several tasks single-handedly. This limitation of the Head of any organization forces to have a span of control. In which every division have their supervisors who are responsible for all subordinates activities. They have to manage their tasks and also have to coordinate with the subordinate.

There are many other reasons why business organizations need a span of control. Most Important are given below

  • Limitation of time: Head of business organization has not enough time in a day to supervise all divisional employees. For this, every business enterprise needs a span of control to have the head of the subordinate in every division.
  • Limitation of Capacity: Human energy is also the reason why managers can’t deal with a large number of employees all himself. To handle employees, one needs to be very energetic, passionate, and cooperative, But all of this has some limit in humans.
  • The span of attention: In humans, naturally, we pay attention and concentration to specific people and work to a certain level. It’s not possible to deal with full concentration and time for all divisions.
  • Communication: It is very effective that you have good communication skills and make others understand your point.
  • Psychological Factors: Different employees have different personalities, attributes, and abilities. The Head of the division should understand every employee’s personality so that they can take work from them properly. This needs to have a span of control in an organization because if one person deals with every division. They can’t focus on a single employee.
  • Growth Chances: Span of control helps in managing things properly as every division has its own roles and specific reporting to specific person. This way, more plans can be made and more improvement will be there.

Final Verdict

In today’s global market, every business enterprises need to be updated according to the demand of the digital world. A span of control now becomes the need of every large and small scale business enterprise.

It’s impossible for one person to handle all divisional issues. To create different divisions by having a specific number of employees and then allot the supervisor to each division is the need of every organization. It helps in working efficiently, record data manually, make performance charts, and help in revenue generation for the business.

lisa
Lisa C. Townes

Lisa is a passionate travelers. She spends 3 months every year visiting different places worldwide. She has visited almost every famous place in the world. She herself is an affiliate blogger

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: narrow span control, Span control, wide span control

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I accept the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

3 Ways Business Intelligence Helps Telecommunications

To say telecom enterprises generate massive data on a … [Read More...] about 3 Ways Business Intelligence Helps Telecommunications

Importance of LOGO in Business

Every minute in this globe, business revolutionists are … [Read More...] about Importance of LOGO in Business

Risk vs. Reward: The Wise Way to Invest

Every good investor has a strategy. You wouldn't apply … [Read More...] about Risk vs. Reward: The Wise Way to Invest

Benefits and Drawbacks of HughesNet

It’s so difficult these days to find a stable internet … [Read More...] about Benefits and Drawbacks of HughesNet

Minimum Wage in Virginia

Most companies and corporations are confined to meet … [Read More...] about Minimum Wage in Virginia

Expert Tips in Marketing Your Business

Are you thinking of starting your own Limited Liability … [Read More...] about Expert Tips in Marketing Your Business

ELSS VS PPF: Which Investment Option is Better For You

As both ELSS and PPF schemes help an investor to save … [Read More...] about ELSS VS PPF: Which Investment Option is Better For You

8 Intriguing Education Fields for Creative People

Most people grow up and have a good idea of what they … [Read More...] about 8 Intriguing Education Fields for Creative People

Top Promotional Items You Can Choose to Advertise Your Small Business

Promotional products bring instant brand recognition … [Read More...] about Top Promotional Items You Can Choose to Advertise Your Small Business

How to Choose the Top-Performing Account-Based Marketing Firm

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a business growth … [Read More...] about How to Choose the Top-Performing Account-Based Marketing Firm

How to Prepare General Knowledge (GK) for Competitive Exams?

Preparing the General Knowledge (GK) portion has been a … [Read More...] about How to Prepare General Knowledge (GK) for Competitive Exams?

How Does the CRM Software Help Financial Services Providers?

The financial services business model is quite diverse … [Read More...] about How Does the CRM Software Help Financial Services Providers?

What Is the Minimum Wage in Texas?

Meeting the federal requirements and acquiescence with … [Read More...] about What Is the Minimum Wage in Texas?

Fortiva Credit Card Reviews

Wanting a credit card without paying security deposits? … [Read More...] about Fortiva Credit Card Reviews

The Best Tools for Financial Analysts to Use in 2021

Predicting financial trends isn’t easy, regardless of … [Read More...] about The Best Tools for Financial Analysts to Use in 2021

Types of Life Insurance – Which one is right for you

Are you considering taking out life insurance to … [Read More...] about Types of Life Insurance – Which one is right for you

Which are the Quality Improvement Techniques widely used by the organization?

Quality improvement is a systematic approach assessing … [Read More...] about Which are the Quality Improvement Techniques widely used by the organization?

How to Choose an Accountant for Your Small Business?

Sometimes an entrepreneur comes across loads of … [Read More...] about How to Choose an Accountant for Your Small Business?

FC LeoGaming Pay CEO Alona Shevtsova: New payment habits that will stay with us when the world leaves the period of pandemic

In recent years, all the habits of the customers all … [Read More...] about FC LeoGaming Pay CEO Alona Shevtsova: New payment habits that will stay with us when the world leaves the period of pandemic

Questions to Ask Before Buying Used Pallet Racking Systems

Space and storage are crucial when it comes to … [Read More...] about Questions to Ask Before Buying Used Pallet Racking Systems

Most Viewed

Advertising Business Growth Business Ideas Business Needs Business Tips Career Advice Career Development Career Guide Career Options COVID-19 Credit Card credit card reviews Debt Management Differences Employee Entrepreneurship HRM Import-Export Importance Investment Loan Provider Loans MCQs Online Marketing Organization Pakistan Partnership Past Papers Payday Loan Payday Loans PPSC Production Pros Cons Quick Money Tips Roles and Duties Startups Strategies Students Help Tips Top10 Types UK UK Banks University USA

Recent Comments

  • Muhammad Shan on PPSC MCQs: Pakistani Education Policies MCQs
  • IRSHAD AHMED on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • Anpan Bismark on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • Anpan Bismark on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • Aisha on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • Hat on Successful Small Business Ideas 2021
  • Nikki on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • SAAMI JAWAID - on What are trade meaning, nature, and different types of trade?
  • Sahar jabeen on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development
  • samia azhar on PPSC MCQs: Curriculum Development

Footer

  • About US
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Comment Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Rights
  • Privacy Policy
  • Follow on Google News
  • Follow on Facebook
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Medium
  • Entrepreneur Skills
  • Business Cycle
  • Business Ideas
  • Speculator
  • Be Wealthy
  • Psychology in HRM
  • HRM in Business
  • Businessman Qualities
  • Salespeople Types
  • Health & Business
  • Business Success Rules
  • Stress At Work
Copyright © 2018 BFA - DMCA.com Protection Status .