ACCA SBL Syllabus H. Innovation, Performance Excellence & Change Management - Span Of Control - Notes ^{2 / 9}

As a flatter structure is more adaptable and cheaper as managing each other does not always add value

Tall Narrow - Organisation A

• Many layers of management. Close supervision

  Task specialisation

  Very formal roles and job titles

  Slow to adapt as info takes a long time to get from bottom to top

Wide Flat - Organisation B

• Fewer managers with more subordinates each

  Bosses and employees treated as equals

  Team work required. More responsibilities throughout. 

  Task switchers and less formal roles

  Rapid decision making