GK
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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The number of people being controlled
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An employee should receive orders from one superior only
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The control or supervision of the superior over the subordinate
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The number of subordinate employees that an administrator can effectively direct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that can be managed effectively and efficiently by supervisors or managers in an organization. Typically, it is either narrow or wide resulting in a flatter or more hierarchical organizational structure. Each type has its inherent advantages and disadvantages.
Detailed explanation-2: -Span of control refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. The optimal span of control is one supervisor to five subordinates (1:5). However, effective incident management may require ratios significantly different from this.
Detailed explanation-3: -The principle of span of control means the number of subordinates or the units of work that an officer can. personally direct, control, and supervise.