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Span of management
By admin | May 12, 2009
The small business operator must consider the number of subordinates who must report to a supervisor. When there are too many subordinates reporting to a single supervisor, the efficiency of directing and controlling the subordinates may be sacrificed. However, narrowing the span will mean hiring more supervisors. This will increase overhead costs.
In any case, a sensible balance between the two extremes must be worked out to achieve efficiency.
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