1.4.3 organisational structure

Question 1

Tall structure def

Answer 1

a structure with many layers, clear chain of command and narrow span of control
e.g. mcdonalds, military

Question 2

Tall structure +/-

Answer 2

+clear lines of authority and responsibility
+opportunities for promotion –> motivate employees
+specialist managers improve efficiency

-slow communication due to multiple layers
-higher costs due to multiple management layers
-resentment if co-worker gets promotion
-not appropriate for start up –> responsobilities not clear, taksk overlap

Question 3

flat structure def

Answer 3

structuer with fewer layers, wider spans of control for managers
e..g. google, netflix

Question 4

flat structure +/-

Answer 4

+fast communication
+low costs due to fewer managers
+employrrs more empowered
+ no resentment as no superiority and inferioriy
-managers may be overworked –> too many subordinates
-less opportunity for promotion –> less motivation

Question 5

Martix sturcture def.

Answer 5

structure that orgnaises employees from diffrent disciplines or divisions into teams/ projects e.g. nike, cocaCola

Question 6

Martix sturcture +/-

Answer 6

✅ Advantages:

Encourages collaboration across departments
Efficient use of resources and expertise
Improves flexibility and adaptability
Enhances communication and problem-solving

❌ Disadvantages:

Can cause confusion with dual authority
Risk of conflict between managers
More complex decision-making process
Higher administrative costs

Question 7

Span of control def

Answer 7

number of subordinates that report directly to manager
narrow spans –> close supervision / wide span –> more delegation

Question 8

chain of command definition

Answer 8

line of authority in an organisstion –> who maes decisions and who reports to whom
tall structures –> long chain / flat strucutres –> short chain

Question 9

Delegation def

Answer 9

passing authority down the hierarchy to allow employees to make decisions
effective delegation can imporve efficiency and motivation BUT tasks can be delegated wrongly and some employees make lack willingless of skills to do tasks asked

Question 10

Centrlised structures def

Answer 10

Cen= business structure where business decisions are made at the top of the hierarchy by senior management or at the head quarters of the business

Question 11

decentralised structures def

Answer 11

Decen= when a business allows branches to take more controll/make their own deisicions

Question 12

centralised +/-

Answer 12

✅ Advantages:

Consistent decision-making across the organization
Clear chain of command and accountability
Easier to implement company-wide policies

❌ Disadvantages:

Slower decision-making process
Less flexibility and innovation
Employees may feel less empowered

Question 13

decentralised +/-

Answer 13

✅ Advantages:

Faster decision-making at local levels
Encourages innovation and adaptability
Employees feel more empowered and motivated

❌ Disadvantages:

Inconsistencies across departments or locations
Potential lack of coordination
Risk of poor decision-making at lower levels