Chapter 8, Problem 11P

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND SPAN OF CONTROL

Refer to the organization charts labeled Structure A and Structure B in the figure for problem 11.

Required

1. a. For organizational structure A, describe the
   1. 1. advantages and disadvantages of this structure.
   2. 2. impact of the resulting span of control.
   3. 3. possible effect on employee behavior.
2. b. For organizational structure B, describe the
   1. 1. advantages and disadvantages of this structure.
   2. 2. impact of the resulting span of control.
   3. 3. effect on employee behavior.
3. c. When determining the appropriate span of control, discuss the factors that should be considered.