University revision · Leadership, Management and Governance
Span of Control
Span of Control is a key organizational design concept for Zambian tertiary students in health management. It refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise. A narrow span allows for close supervision, while a wide span empowers employees but requires strong delegation. Students evaluate the optimal span for different units in Zambian healthcare, considering factors like task complexity and staff skill levels. This knowledge is vital for exams and for designing efficient reporting structures, ensuring managers are not overloaded, communication flows effectively, and teams receive appropriate support to deliver quality patient care in hospitals and clinics across Zambia.
Questions
100
Est. time
~100 min
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Pass mark
50%
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- Questions appear in random order
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- Results saved as an exam paper
Outcomes
If you passWell done! You understand how to design effective managerial spans of control for optimal healthcare supervision.
If you don't pass yetSpan of control balances oversight with autonomy. Review the factors that determine an optimal span. Think about a ward in a Zambian hospital—how many nurses should one charge nurse oversee?