Changes in organisational structure

Question 1

Why would organisations change their structure to a flatter structure

Answer 1

Rapid technological changes, significant pressure from competition due to globalisation

Question 2

Characteristics of a traditional organisation

Answer 2

Centralised
task/ activity centred
autocratic/ didactic management style
power not shared (exclusive)

Question 3

Characteristics of a New/ emerging company

Answer 3

decentralised
people centred
multi task, multi skilled 
equal power sharing (inclusive)
Democratic, laissez-faire management style