Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Organising

Question:

Span of Management refers to :

Options:

Number of managers

Length of term for which a manager is appointed

Number of subordinates under a superior

Number of members in top management

Correct Answer:

Number of subordinates under a superior

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : Number of subordinates under a superior

The span of management, to a large extent gives shape to the organisational structure. Span of management refers to the number of subordinates that can be effectively managed by a superior. This determines the levels of management in the structure.