Draft a typical Span of Control for an organisation of your choice. - Leaving Cert Business - Question 4 - 2002

To draft a typical Span of Control, we first need to understand its definition. A Span of Control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a supervisor or manager.

Step 1: Choose an Organisation

Select an organisation type. For this example, we will choose a software development company that produces games.

Step 2: Identify the Hierarchical Structure

Establish the hierarchy which typically includes a Manager overseeing multiple Supervisors, each managing several Programmers.

Step 3: Create a Chart

Design a chart to represent the Span of Control:

Chart of Span of Control for a Software Development Company

                      Manager
                          |
              ----------------------
              |                    |
        Supervisor            Supervisor
              |                    |
     ----------------           ----------------
     |      |      |           |      |      |
 Programmer Programmer Programmer  Programmer Programmer Programmer

Conclusion

In this example, each Supervisor manages three Programmers, indicating a Span of Control of 3 for each Supervisor. The Manager oversees two Supervisors, further illustrating the hierarchical structure of control in the organisation.