4.1 - organisational structure Flashcards
organisation structure
the way a business arranges itself to carry its activities effectively
levels of hierarchy
layers of authority in business
chain of command
communication of progress in achieving the target will go up the hierarchy from employees
delayering
the removal of one or more levels of hierarchy form a businesses organisational structure
delegation
passing down of authority to more junior employees
why does delayering happen?
reduce cost
what is flat organisational structure?
wide span of control = fewer layers - managers or team leaders may have many employees to supervise
what is tall organisational structure?
narrow span of control = more layers - gives managers etc. small number of employees to supervise
downward management style
communication goes from senior to junior employees
upward management style
communication goes from junior to senior employees
horizontal management style
communication between employees on the same level
things in flat structure -3
- down and upwards communication is easier
- fewer meetings
- more difficult horizontal com.
things in tall structure -2
- problems with passing messages between layers
- effective com. with smaller span
decentralisation
employees in all areas take decisions
centralisation
small number of senior managers take all the important decisions
