Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET July 2018 Political Science
Which of the following are the factors determining the length of span of control?
- 1. Age of the organization
- 2. Personality of the supervisor
- 3. Calibre of the subordinates
- 4. Organisational structure
A2 & 3
B1 & 3
C2, 3 & 4
D1, 2, 3 & 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 & 4 — All four factors determine the span of control, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four factors determine the span of control, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Span of control is the number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage.
★The age of the organisation matters, as settled routines let a manager oversee more people.
★The personality and capacity of the supervisor set how many subordinates can be handled well.
★The calibre of the subordinates matters, since able and trained staff need less supervision.
★The organisational structure, including the nature of work and communication, shapes the workable span.
★Since every listed factor affects the span, the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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