Span of Control: An Analysis of the Influencing Factors

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to examine the variable factors which influence the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively control--the span of control. The analysis is based upon a study of selected published literature.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 09, 1972
Accession Number
AD0771530

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  • John E. Rogers

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