span of control
"Span of control" refers to the number of subordinates whom a supervisor or manager has direct authority and responsibility over within an organization.
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- delegation in organizational structure
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- delegation of authority and accountability
- departmentalization
- direct vs indirect supervision
- employee empowerment
- employee performance management
- employee supervision
- functional authority
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- organizational design
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- organizational structure
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