2.2 organisational structure

Question 1

what are the 9 types of organisational structures that help coordinate an organisation?

Answer 1

1. delegation
2. span of control
3. levels of the hierarchy
4. chain of command
5. Bureaucracy
6. centralisation
7. decentralisation
8. delayering
9. matrix structure

Question 2

define delegation

Answer 2

line managers (a person directly above an employee on the next hierarchal level) assigns subordinates with authority to complete a task

Question 3

define span of control

Answer 3

• number of subordinates who are under a line manager

Question 4

whats the difference between a wide span of control and a narrow span of control?

Answer 4

wide:
- fewer layers
- effective communication
- hard to control
narrow:
- more layers
- easier to control
- might miscommunication

Question 5

define the levels of hierarchy

Answer 5

organisational system based on rankings

Question 6

define the chain of command

Answer 6

orders and instructions are passed down in an organisation and it can be long or short

Question 7

define bureaucracy

Answer 7

the execution of tasks that are guided by excessively complicated administrative rules and procedures

Question 8

list 3 examples of bureaucracy

Answer 8

1. filling reports
2. paperwork
3. high degree of accountability

Question 9

define centralisation

Answer 9

concentration of power and decision making in a single authority :a one man band

Question 10

define decentralisation

Answer 10

transfer of power and decision making to several groups

Question 11

define delayering

Answer 11

process of removing one or more levels of hierarchy

Question 12

define matrix structure

Answer 12

• a structure of representatives from different departments working together on a specific project
• a company structure where teams report to multiple leaders

Question 13

what are the 5 types of organisational structures to organise HR?

Answer 13

1. tall (vertical)
2. flat (horizontal)
3. by product
4. by function
5. by region