3.2 Organisational Structures And Different Ways Of Working Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is a tall structure?
-where each superior is responsible for a few subordinates
-many layers in the hierarchy
-narrow span of control
-long chain of command
List three advantages of a tall structure
-lots of opportunities for promotion due to many layers
– Small span of control, so they can get to know their subordinates really well
– Delegate the right tasks and make sure the team is well trained
List three disadvantages of a tall structure
– Long chain of command can mean the communication is slow
– Expensive as there are more managers and supervisors
– Long time for decisions to be made
What is a flat structure?
– Each superior is responsible for a large number of subordinates
– Wide span of control
– Short chain of command
– Less layers in the hierarchy
List three advantages of a flat structure
– Fewer layers of hierarchy means communication is faster
– Lots of delegation means that staff are given greater responsibility
– Workers know who to talk to due to less layers
List two disadvantages of a flat structure
– Managers can be overworked, causing stress
– Wide span of control means managers, have too many staff to manage and may lose touch with them
Define part-time working
Working less than 30 hours a week
What are two benefits of part- time working?
-increased flexibility
-reduced absenteeism
What are three disadvantages of part- time working?
-less income
-less benefits than full- time workers
-less job security
Define full-time working
When an employee works, 35 to 40 hours a week
List three advantages of full-time working
– Increased security for workers
– Employees are more committed
– Less spent on recruitment and training
List two disadvantages of full-time working
– Limited flexibility
– Reduced opportunity for personal interests
Define flexible working?
Employee can work hours that are different to the normal hours of the business
List two advantages of flexible working
– Good attendance
– Motivated employees
List, one disadvantage of flexible working?
– Increased stress
Define temporary working?
Contracted to work for the business for a specific period of time
List two advantages of temporary working
– Meet short-term needs
– Fill gaps during peak times
List, one disadvantage of temporary working?
– Don’t have job security
List three advantages of working from home
– Save cost of travel
– Increased motivation as workers feel trusted
– workers are less stressed
List three disadvantages of working from home
– Harder to communicate
– Distractions at home
– Could develop lazy habits
List three advantages of working whilst mobile
– Increased flexibility
– Workers feel trusted
– Workers less stressed about getting to work
List two disadvantages of working whilst mobile
– Harder to communicate
– Can be easy distracted
Define self-employment
Freelance, likely to own their own business
List three advantages of self-employment
– Decide when/where they want to work
– Often specialists
– Get their own pay
