The concept of “span of control,” also known as management ratio, refers to the number of subordinates controlled directly by a superior. It is a particularly important concept for small ...

The vote in Charleston, S.C., to dump the Machinists union is interesting but unrelated to Boeing' need to get a reliable new line of planes built. The 787 dilemma is a result of management trying ...

Proper definition of the span of control helps to determine the complexity of the solution, the data required, and the stakeholders who need to be involved. Control Tower Technology. Identifying the ...

Inside Microsoft, some leaders eye "span of control," or the number of staff who report to each manager. They want more coders versus non-coders, too.

Span of control Engineering: A new generation of “smart” bridges use sensors to detect structural problems and warn of impending danger ...