Question

Span of management can be classified into which of the following categories.

Options

• Narrow Span of Management

• Wide span of management

• Both a and b

• None of the above

Answer 1

Both a and b

Explanation -

The following two types of management spans can be classified.

1. Narrow Span of Management : The breadth of management is considered to be limited when the number of subordinates reporting to a specific manager is small. A narrow span is described as such. A short management span results in tall organisational structures with several layers of management.
2. Wide Span of Management :  If a manager has a significant number of subordinates reporting to him, his Span of Management is said to be wide. A broad range of management leads to flatter organisational structures with fewer management levels.