Span of Control (SOC) refers to the number of people reporting directly (i.e. not through a manager or supervisor) to one individual. It is the ratio of management to staf in an organization. For example: A manager who directly manages five employees has an SOC ratio of 5:1.

2022年6月11日 · Typically, a hierarchical culture will have a narrow span of control, while a more flexible, relaxed culture will have a wider span of control. If your brand prides itself on its flexibility and culture that promotes employees' autonomy, a …

2024年10月24日 · The span of control is classified into two types: wide span of control and narrow span of control. Which is the best option? Unfortunately, there is no definitive solution. Aside from the organizational structure used, each category offers advantages and disadvantages. This is explored further below.

2017年12月21日 · We propose a new way to set target spans of control for our clients, one that enables companies to build organizations that are “fit for purpose” to their context and strategy. We have found that optimizing for managerial span requires an understanding of the complexity and the nature of the work done by both the manager and their direct reports.

Take a closer look at span of control management—and the important roles delayering and supervisory burden analyses can play in driving business outcomes. Managing spans of control and organizational layers has always been a hot issue during organization design. But how do you determine the right number of spans and layers for your organization?

2019年9月18日 · Span of Control refers to the number of subordinates or employees that a manager or supervisor can effectively oversee and manage. It determines the breadth and depth of managerial authority and responsibility within an organizational structure.

2024年6月3日 · To empower managers and enable operational efficiency, people teams need to understand the concept of span of control — especially because its implications are so far-reaching. Span of control has a direct impact on how decisions are made, how connected employees feel to the organization, and the relationship between direct reports and managers.

2024年6月14日 · Span of control (AKA “span of management”) is the number of direct reports that a manager oversees. Don’t confuse this with “depth of control,” which relates to the number of indirect reports. The span of control calculation is a ratio of how many direct reports fall under an individual manager.

2025年1月21日 · The span of control is important because it affects the company’s effectiveness in managing the company. For example, it impacts flexibility and communication within the organization. When the span of control is wider, communication flows more quickly between levels, enabling faster decision-making.

2024年12月2日 · Establishing the right span of control in your organization is essential to keep things running smoothly. When the span of control is too wide, employees risk feeling abandoned and managers struggle to monitor performance. When it’s too narrow, employees can feel micromanaged and inefficiencies multiply across the company.