2.5.1 Organisation and Structures Flashcards
Write a Definition of an Organisational Structure?
- An organisational Structure is how a business organises its staff to represent the different layers of management.
Name The 2 Different Types of Structure?
- 1) Flat Structure.
- 2) Hierarchical Structure.
Write a Definition of Flat structure and Hierarchical Structure?
- Hierarchical structure is often referred to as a tall Organisation structure due to many layers of management.
- Flat Structure is an Organisation structure with only a few layers of management.
Write a Advantage Of a Flat Structure ( 3 Marker)?
Decision can Often Be made more Quickly (P) This is because Their are Less layers In a Flat Structure (S) This Leads Effective Commutation For the Business (S)
Write a Disadvantage Of a Flat Structure ( 3 Marker)?
Write a Definition of Span of Control and Subordinates?
- Span of control is the number of staff that a Manger is Responsible for.
- Subordinates are Members of staff below a manger in the chain of command.
Write a Definition of Span of Control?
- Span of control is the route by which instructions and communications flow from the top to the bottom of the business.
Write a Definition of Delayering and Delegation?
- Delayering is a Process where a Business Removes Layers of its Management to make its Structure more flatter.
- Delegation is a Process where tasks are given to members of staff by the mangers above them in the command chain.
Name The 2 Different Forms of Management?
- 1) Centralised.
- 2) Decentralised.
Write a Definition of Centralised Management Structure and Name 1 Example?
- Centralised Management is where a Business decision Making has to go through head office. and Distributed down the chain of command.
- For Example a franchise.
Write a Benefit of Centralised structure (3 Marker)?
- Consistency across the business (P) This is because all the decisions are made by the head office (S) This Leads to the business having clear directions of its future.(S) Therefore the chain of command and each members of accountability being Obvious (S)
Write a Drawback of Centralised structure (3 Marker)?
- It can demotivate Employees (P) This is because employees lower down the structure are not given any power when it comes to decision making (S) This will lead to lower productivity levels (S) Therefore it increases business costs (S) And as a Result it will take a business longer to achieve its Break - even point.
Write a Definition of Decentralised Structure and Name 1 Example?
- A Decentralised Approach is where a Business allows Decision to be made by mangers and subordinates Further down the chain.
- For Example George spencer.
Write a Benefit of Decentralised Structures ( 3 Marker)?
- One advantage of a decentralised Management structure is that it will improve employee motivation (P) This is Because it allows mangers lower down the chain to make decisions to suit their local area and customers (S) Therefore employees feel empowered with more responsibility (S)
Write a Drawback of Decentralised Structures ( 3 Marker)?
- One disadvantage of a decentralised management structure is that it mans that consistency is not achieved across the business (S) This is because if you rely on local managers to make decision it may be ineffective (S) Leading to a Negative impact on sales and overall business performance.
The Importance of Effective Commutation - Impact of excessive communication ( 6 Marker)?
- Staff Members will receive too much information and will therefore be unclear of their exact roles (P) This will lead to a reduction in productivity and mistakes being made (S) This will result in unit costs rising as there will be less output of the right standard produced in a period of time Meaning fixed costs are spread across less units (S) This may result in a lack of competitiveness, Particularly if the business is operating in a competitive market (S) This is because it will have less flexibility on price or will have a lower profit margin per unit and therefore will have less funds available for reinvestment to make the business more efficient in the future (S)
Name the 3 Different Ways of Working?
- 1) Full Time.
- 2) Part Time.
- 3) Flexible Hours.
Write a Definition of Full- time employment and Part- time Employment?
- Full Time Employment is when a employees works the number of hours which is Equal Between 35-4 Hours.
- Part Time Employment relates to any number of hours that is under the full- time working week.
Write A Definition of Flexible Hours And name the 2 Different Types of Flexible Hours?
- Flexible Hours are when the employee or employer have some choice about the actual hours they work.
- The 2 Different types of Flexible Hours are Annualised hours and Job share.
Write a Definition of Annualised Hours and What are they sometimes called?
- Annualised Hours is when the employee has to work a certain amount of hours over the Year but they have flexibly about when they work.
- Its Sometimes Called Core Hours.
Write a Definition of Job Share?
- Job Share is when 2 or more employees agree to share all the work and pay of full-time Position.
Write a Benefit of Flexible Working ( 3 Marker)?
- One advantage to employees of flexible working is that they are able to meet their Family Needs (P) This is because they can work Hours that fit Childcare (S) This will lead to lower stress levels (S) Therefore will generally well being will improve as employees will have control over their Lives improving staff morale (S)
Write a Drawback Of Flexible Working ( 3 Marker)?
- One Disadvantage of Flexible Working is that it can create commutation Issues (P) This is because not all time members are working at the same rate (S) This can lead to missed information or Misunderstanding of Important Information (S) As a Result decision making may take place and errors may be made (S)
Write a Benefit of Job Share ( 3 Marker)?
Write a Drawback of Job Share ( 3 Marker)?
Name the 3 Types of Contracts Employees Will be given by Employers?
- 1) Permanent Contracts.
- 2) Temporary contracts.
- 3) Freelance contracts.
Write a Definition of a Permanent Contract?
- Staff given permeant contracts are employed by an organisation Until the time they are made Redundant or wish to leave or retire.
Write a Definition of a Temporary Contract?
- An Employees that is issued a Temporary contract will be employed in a Post or a fixed period of time.
Write a Definition of a Freelance Contract?
- These are similar to temporary contracts only normally the freelance employees is hired on a daily basis of just a Specific Job.
Write Down a Benefit of Remote working ( 3 Marker)?
- Business Costs are lower (P) This is because businesses can lower their fixed costs by not having to pay for a large office space (S) This Leads to the business being more flexible with the rice it charges (S) As a result the business is likely to be more competitive in the market (S).
Write Down a Drawback of Remote Working ( 3 Marker)?
- It can Crete Commutations Difficulties (P) This is because people are not in a physical office Environment at the same time (S) This leads to the business experiencing a decreased in employee motivation (S) Therefore a fall in labour productivity as people are dissatisfied in their roles (S)
Write Down a Benefit of Job Share ( 3 Marker)?
- One Advantage of Job Sharing is that employees are able to enjoy a better work life balance (P) This is because the workload is split between two people (S) This can lead to a happy workforce (S) And as a result staff become more motivated and loyal Towards the company (S)
Write Down a Drawback of Job Share ( 3 Marker)?
- One Disadvantage of Job sharing is that business costs may increases (P) This is because the business has to pay two people to complete the Job Which may be more than paying one person (S) This leads to businesses facing Pressure which comes to the Prices they set as they have to cover high wage costs (S)
