Span of control refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively oversee. A narrow span of control means a manager oversees few subordinates, resulting in a tall organizational structure. A wide span of control means a manager oversees many subordinates, resulting in a flat structure. Centralization concentrates decision-making authority at the top levels of management, while decentralization delegates authority to lower levels of management. Centralization allows for coordination and leadership from the top but slows decision-making, while decentralization facilitates faster decision-making but distributes power throughout the organization.

1. TOPIC –Span of control, Centralization and
Decentralization
Guided by Presented by
Anusha jain Jyothishree
assist proff Kiran kumar
sri basaweshwara college madhu
Ramu

2. CONTENTS

3. span of control
span of control means the number of subordinates
that can be managed effectively by a superior in an
organization. It suggests how the relations between a
superior and a subordinate in an organization.

4. span of control is of two types
1.> Narrow span of control
2.> Wide span of control
Narrow span of control :
narrow span of control means a single manager or
superior oversees few subordinates. This gives rise to a tall
organizational structure.

5. Wide span of control
Wide span of control means a single
manager or supervisor oversees a large number of
subordinates. This gives rise to a flat organizational
structure.

6. What is the purpose of planning
 To determine the direction of an organization
To provide a basis for team work
 To minimise wastage in the future
To facilitate decision making
To improve morale of the emloyees

7. Centralization & decentralization
Centralization and decentralization of
authority are basic, overall management philosophies
of an organization that indicate where decisions are
to be made.

8. What is the centralization
Centralization is the concentration of authority at the top
of an organization or deportment
It is the process of systematically of relating power and
authority in the hands of higher-level management

9. What is the decentrolization
Decentralization is the delegation of authority to lower
level of employee or deportment
 It is the process of systematically delegating power and
authority the organization to middle and lower –level
management

10. Different b/w centralization & decentralization
Basis for comparison centralization Decentralization
Meaning The retention of power
and authority with
respect to planning and
decision, with the top
management, is known
as centralization
The dissemination of
authority, responsibility
to the various
management levels, ads
decentralization
Involves Systematic and
consistence of authority
Systematic dispersal of
authority
Communication flow Vertical Open and free
Decision making Slow Comparatively faster

11. Different b/w centralization & decentralization
Basis for comparison Centralization Decentralization
Meaning The retention of power
and authority with respect
to planning and decision,
with the top management,
is known as centralization
The dissemination of
authority, responsibility to
the various management
levels, ads
decentralization
Involves Systematic and
consistence of authority
Systematic dispersal of
authority
Communication flow Vertical Open and free

12. Con.......
Decision making Slow Comparatively faster
Advantages Proper coordination &
leadership
Sharing of burden &
responsibility
Power of decision making Lies with the top
management
Multiple person have the
power of decision making
Best suited for Small sized organization Large size organization

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