Factors Affecting Effective Span of Control

• Subordinates’ willingness to assume responsibility and reasonable risks are key factors determining effective span.
• Personal capacities, such as comprehending quickly, getting along with people, commanding loyalty and respect, and reducing time with subordinates, are also important.
• Ability to delegate authority and plan effectively is also important.
• The external and internal environments in which a company operates can also affect effective span.
• The type of task and the maturity of subordinates are also factors.

Test your knowledge of the factors influencing effective span of control within a company, including subordinates’ willingness to assume responsibility, personal capacities, ability to delegate authority, and external and internal environments.