TASK 3 Assessment Cards Flashcards
Employment, Organization Structures, Fair Work act and NES (27 cards)
What is an Organisational Structure?
The way a business is strategically arranged or structured, showing how tasks are divided, who reports to whom, and how different roles and departments work together to achieve the business’s goals.
What do organizational structures enable businesses to do?
Organizational structures enable businesses to successfully meet its mission and goals.
What is an organisational chart?
Organisational charts illustrate the structure of a business organisation and the relationship between different roles.
What is the purpose of an organisational chart?
To enable efficient communication and achievement within a business.
List three examples of roles in an organizational structure.
- Board of Directors
- Human Resources
- Marketing
What is Human Resources?
The process of managing people in an organisation to help the business succeed.
What does accountability mean in the context of an organization?
An employee is responsible for their actions, tasks, performance, and decisions.
What is the chain of command?
The formal line of authority in a business showing who reports to whom.
What is the span of control?
The number of employees directly managed by one supervisor.
What is delegation in management?
When a manager assigns a task or responsibility to a subordinate, while remaining accountable for the outcome.
Identify the three levels of organization in management.
- Top Management
- Middle Management
- Front Line Management
What is the responsibility of Top Management?
Responsible for overall direction and strategy of the company.
How does authority change within management levels?
Authority decreases down the hierarchy as decisions become more focused on day-to-day tasks.
What defines a Functional Structure?
An organizational structure where the business is grouped into areas according to what is done in that area.
What is a Product Structure?
An organizational structure grouped into areas according to the individual products being sold.
Describe a Divisional (Geographic) Structure.
Each section of the organisation functions as a self-contained unit, either functional or product-based.
What is a Team Structure?
Defines how tasks, roles, and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated among team members.
What are the National Employment Standards?
Minimum conditions all employees in Australia are entitled to.
What is the Fair Work Ombudsman responsible for?
Enforcing the law, educating about fair work practices, and investigating complaints.
What constitutes unfair dismissal?
When employment is ended by the employer without valid and fair reasons.
List two examples of employee misconduct.
- Theft
- Violence and threat
What are the key elements of a contract?
- Intention
- Agreement (offer and acceptance)
- Consideration
- Capacity
- Consent
- Legal purpose
What is the first phase of the Employment Cycle?
Acquisition
What does the Development phase of the Employment Cycle include?
Induction of new employees and ongoing training.
