Question's Short Description
1: Number of subordinates a manager can supervise ✅ 2: Area of business 3: Level of authority 4: Decision making power 5: Communication channels
Question's Long Description
Ans 1: It defines how many employees directly report to one manager
Ans 2: Narrow span = fewer subordinates, more levels, closer supervision
Ans 3: Wide span = more subordinates, fewer levels, faster decisions
Ans 4: It affects communication, coordination and control in an organization
Ans 5: The ideal span depends on nature of work, manager’s ability and employee skills
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rakesh
2026-07-10 10:50:001: It defines how many employees directly report to one manager
sakesh
2026-07-10 10:50:452: Narrow span = fewer subordinates, more levels, closer supervision
nilesh
2026-07-10 10:53:333: Wide span = more subordinates, fewer levels, faster decisions
dilesh
2026-07-10 10:54:094: It affects communication, coordination and control in an organization
mansi
2026-07-10 10:54:575: The ideal span depends on nature of work, manager’s ability and employee skills
rakesh
2026-07-10 10:49:441: It defines how many employees directly report to one manager