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Graicunas Theory on the Span of Management | Theories | Management

In this article we will discuss about the Graicunas theory on the span of management. V.A. Graicunas a French management Consultant, made a study on superior-subordinate relationship, however, not based on empirical observations. He developed a mathematical formula to analyse this relationship. He suggested that the number of possible relationships increases with the number in the number of subordinates. Graicemas [...]

By |2017-06-01T06:27:39+05:30June 1, 2017|Span of Management|Comments Off on Graicunas Theory on the Span of Management | Theories | Management

Departmentation and the Span of Management | Organisation

This article throws light upon the eight important factors of departmentation that affect span of management. The factors are: 1. Competence 2. Physical Dispersion 3. Non Supervisory Work 4. Required Interaction 5. Standardised Procedures 6. Similarity of Tasks 7. Frequency of New Problems 8. Preferences. Factor # 1. Competence: Prima facie, the more competent the manager and his (her) subordinates, [...]

By |2016-11-05T03:52:15+05:30November 5, 2016|Span of Management|Comments Off on Departmentation and the Span of Management | Organisation

Span of Management | Organisation

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Narrow Span versus Wide Span 2. Graicunas Formula 3. Operative Span versus Executive Span 4. Tall versus Flat Organisa­tions 5. Optimum Span 6. Effect on Organisational Levels of Varying the Span 7. Reasons for using a Wider Span 8. Reasons for using a Narrower Span and Other Details. Contents: Narrow Span [...]

By |2016-11-05T03:52:14+05:30November 5, 2016|Span of Management|Comments Off on Span of Management | Organisation
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