Span and Ability of Manager
It is clear that there is no unanimity among writers about the average span that will be appropriate for all managers. How can we then determine the appropriate span of management? Modern writers suggest a contingency approach to this problem. They say that the appropriate span of management must be determined by the specifics of the manager’s particular situation. The Ability of the manager is very important. Some managers are more capable than others and can, therefore handle a large number of subordinates. In the planning of an organization, the span of management should be based on the manager of average ability.