. In management, what does the term “span of control” refer?

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can effectively oversee and manage. It is the number of employees that report directly to a manager or supervisor. A wider span of control means that a manager has more subordinates reporting to them, while a narrower span of control means that a manager has fewer subordinates reporting to them. The optimal span of control can vary depending on the organization's size, structure, and industry.