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together under the same superior for better co-ordination and speedy

decisions.

4. Span of control

In an organisational structure, there is always a superior to whom sub-

ordinates will report. The expression 'Span of Control' is used to refer to the

number of persons who report to any one superior. The term span of control is

also known as 'Span of management,' 'Span of supervision' or the 'Span of

authority'.

5. Decentralisation

a) Authority vested with role

An organisation structure clarifies roles. Every role has responsibilities as well

as tasks attached to it. Every role will also have some authority vested in it.