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Assignment - Span of Control
Assignment - Span of Control
1 Direct single A= n
2 Cross B= n(n-1)
3 Direct group C= n(2n-1)
2
“n” stands for the number of subordinates
Whether the principle enunciated by Graicuna is valid or not, whether the formulae
has
empirical validity or not, the problem that any increase in the number of subordinates
It would lead to complexity in the relationships between individual and groups has
aptly been aptly been brought out by Graicunas. It is this factor that needs to be
carefully considered in any discussion on how many subordinates an executive can
effectively control.