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THE span of control is a fundamental concept in organisational management, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. In simple terms, it refers to the number of employees who report directly to a ...

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For decades, organisations have grappled with the question of how many direct reports a manager can effectively oversee. This concept, known as “span of control”, has significant implications for ...

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In this paper we focus on a classic idea concerning span of control, which is that a prime driver is the scale of operations effect. We extend the theory concerning the scale of operations effect by ...

A new report shows that lowering nurse manager span of control improves clinical and financial outcomes. Amid high burnout and turnover rates, nurse leaders should take a closer look at a key piece of ...

Nurse leaders know reducing span of control for nurse managers is crucial in addressing burnout and high turnover rates, but how? Amid high burnout and turnover rates, nurse leaders should take a ...

“It depends” is a weaselly phrase but it is often the only response that makes sense. Is Brad Pitt a good actor? It depends on the kind of film. Is it OK to lie? It depends on the context: the ...