After reading this article you will learn about Span of Control:- 1. Importance of Span of Control or Supervision 2. Principle of span of control 3. Factors Determining. Importance of Span of Control or Supervision: How many subordinates can a manager supervise or control directly? What should be the span or range of control or supervision is a controversial problem. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Departmentation:- 1. Meaning of Departmentation 2. Departmentation (Grouping into Sections, Departments and Higher Administrative Units) 3. Bases. Meaning of Departmentation: We have to divide the work to be performed. First we have to group tasks to form individual jobs. This is called arranging the manageable units for individuals. Then we have to [...]
This article throws light upon the four modern control techniques used in an organisation. The modern control techniques are: 1. Network Techniques-PERT, CPM 2. Responsibility Accounting 3. Management Audit 4. Human Resources Accounting. Modern Control Technique # 1. Network Techniques-PERT, CPM: PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) was developed by the social project office of the U.S. Navy in 1958. [...]