Edexcel-organisational Design x

Question 1

delayering-OD

Answer 1

removing layers of management from the hierarchy of the organisation.

Question 2

Delayering advantages-OD

Answer 2

lower labour costs
faster decision making
shorter communication paths

Question 3

Delayering disadvantages-OD

Answer 3

increases responsibilities of executives and managers
Reduces number of promotion opportunities
Increaces risk of bad decisions

Question 4

Delegation-OD

Answer 4

The assignment to others of authority for particular functions,tasks and decisions

Question 5

Delegation advantages-OD

Answer 5

reduces management stress and work load
Allows senior management to focus on key tasks
Subordinates are empowered and motivated

Question 6

Delegation disadvantages-OD

Answer 6

Depends on quality and experience of subordinates
Harder in smaller businesses
May increase workload and stress of subordinates

Question 7

entrepreneurial structure

Answer 7

used in small businesses
when the two key personnel’s or owner will make all the decisions.

Question 8

entrepreneurial structure advantages

Answer 8

Decisions are made quicker and by experts

Question 9

entrepreneurial structure disadvantages

Answer 9

Workload issue for decision makers as tasks fall to them