1.4.3 part 2= type of structure- organisational design

Question 1

What are the three types of structure?

Answer 1

tall
flat
matrix

Question 2

What is tall structure?

Answer 2

Many opportunities for promotion, has many leaders and layers of management

Question 3

what are the pros and cons to a tall structure?

Answer 3

pros- supervisors have a small span of control so they can get to know subordinates

cons- communication can be slow
expensive as more managers

Question 4

What is a flat structure?

Answer 4

Have a wide span of control and a short chain of command, lots of delegation

Question 5

What are pros and cons to a flat structure?

Answer 5

pros- communication is fast
staff given greater responsibility

cons- staff may be over worked
creates a power struggle

Question 6

What is a matrix structure?

Answer 6

When there is more then one product or more then one project running at a time

Question 7

What are pros and cons with the matrix structure

Answer 7

pros- staff can jump from one department to department
greater motivation

cons- staff are not spending enough time in their own departments
team members may neglect their responsibilities