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Quiz: Span of Control - What It Means and Why It Matters

AQA GCSE Business 8132

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Welcome! You've already learned about organisational structures, chain of command, and how HR links to other business functions. Now, let's test your knowledge of span of control and why it matters!

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What does 'span of control' refer to?

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Which of the following are benefits of a wide span of control? (Select all that apply)

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A narrow span of control means a manager supervises {{blank0}} employees, while a wide span of control means they oversee {{blank1}} employees.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which type of organisational structure is likely to have a narrow span of control?

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What challenges can arise with a wide span of control? (Select all that apply)

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Span of control affects how well a manager can {{blank0}} their team and the {{blank1}} of communication within an organisation.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is a potential benefit of a narrow span of control?

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