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What is Span Of Control?

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Span of control is the total formal authority of an individual or organizational structure such as a team. This is typically measured as the number of employees that report to an individual directly or indirectly.

Example

A director has 10 managers reporting to her who each have 10 employees reporting to them. The manager's span of control is 110 including 10 direct reports and 100 indirect reports.
Overview: Span Of Control
Type
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Definition
The total number of direct and indirect reports of a manager or team.
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