LOCUS OF CONTROL

-Refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager or supervisor.

-The number of subordinates supervised or controlled by each manager is different.
-Span control will be effect the effectiveness of interaction between manager and subordinates and effectiveness of
supervision by supervisor or managers.
-THERE TWO TYPE OF SPAN OF CONTROL

NARROW
SPAN OF
CONTROL
WIDE SPAN
OF CONTROL

suitable for large organization with

many management level suitable for smaller organizations with fewer management

-Narrow locus of control is suitable for large organization with many management level.
-Management can interact with their subordinates frequently.
-Distribution of power is practiced but burreaucarry causes the decision making process to became inefficient.This
type of organization is easier to control.