In recent years, the optimal management structure has shifted from a narrow span of control to a broad or wide span of control. Earlier, three to seven individuals were reporting to the same manager $($narrow span$),$ whereas today, it is common to have twenty or more staff members reporting to the same person $($broad span$),$ as stated in the course textbook.

Based on the readings for this week, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, respond to the following discussion points:

$$ Identify at least one pro and one con for each span of control described above.

$$ State, with reasons, which of the two structures would recommend.