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7.1 Organisational structure – Control, authority and trust (1 questions)
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A wide span of control means that a manager supervises many sub‑ordinates. This typically reduces the number of hierarchical levels because fewer managers are needed to oversee the same workforce.
- Advantages
- Lower overhead costs – fewer managerial salaries and less bureaucracy.
- Faster decision‑making – shorter chain of command can speed communication.
- Disadvantages
- Increased workload for managers, potentially leading to reduced supervision quality.
- Risk of communication overload, as managers may struggle to maintain effective contact with many sub‑ordinates.