2d-Motivation Flashcards
What is an organisational structure?
A: The way in which a business is arranged, showing roles, responsibilities, and communication flow.
Why is organisational structure important?
A:
Defines authority and responsibility.
Improves communication and coordination.
Helps businesses manage growth effectively.
Ensures clarity in job roles and decision-making.
What are the two main types of organisational structures?
A:
Hierarchical Structure – Multiple levels of management, clear chain of command.
Flat Structure – Fewer management levels, employees have more responsibility.
Q: What are the features of a hierarchical structure?
A:
Clear chain of command and well-defined roles.
Decision-making is top-down.
Promotes specialisation within departments.
Q: What are the advantages of a hierarchical structure?
A:
Advantages:
Clear roles and responsibilities.
Easier to manage large businesses.
Q: What are the disadvantages of a hierarchical structure?
A:
Disadvantages:
Slow decision-making.
Can create communication barriers.
Q: What are the features of a flat structure?
A:
Fewer layers of management.
Employees have more independence.
Encourages faster communication.
Q: What are the advantages of a flat structure?
A:
Advantages:
Faster decision-making.
Encourages employee creativity and responsibility.
Q: What are the disadvantages of a flat structure?
A:
Disadvantages:
Can lead to unclear job roles.
More responsibility on employees.
Q: What is span of control?
A
: The number of employees a manager directly supervises.
Q: What is chain of command?
A: The line of authority in an organisation, showing how decisions are made and passed down.
Q: How does span of control affect management?
Wide Span of Control:
Wide Span of Control:
Managers oversee many employees.
Encourages independence but may overwhelm managers.
Q: How does span of control affect management?
Narrow Span of Control:
Narrow Span of Control:
Managers oversee fewer employees.
Allows closer supervision but can slow decision-making.
Q: What is delegation?
A: The process of assigning tasks to employees.
Q: What are the benefits of delegation?
A:
Frees up managers to focus on strategic tasks.
Increases employee confidence and skills.
Improves efficiency and productivity.
Q: What is delayering?
A: Removing levels of management to create a flatter structure.
Q: What are the benefits of delayering?
A:
Benefits:
Reduces costs.
Speeds up decision-making.
Q: What are the drawbacks of delayering?
A:
Drawbacks:
Can lead to job losses.
Increases workload for remaining managers.
