BS6- Opganisation Part 1

Question 1

Explain what is meant by the key term organisational structure

Answer 1

An organizational structure defines how activities such as task allocation, coordination, and supervision are directed toward the achievement of organizational aims.

Question 2

State what is meant by span of control

Answer 2

The number of employees for who a manager is responsible for

Question 3

State two benefits of a wide span of control and two benefits of a narrow span of control

Answer 3

Wide- there is a wider range of skills
-it allows for a bigger working team

Narrow- managers can have closer relations to staff
-it is easier to control

Question 4

Distinguish between staff and line relations

Answer 4

Staff relations- an organization’s efforts to create and maintain a positive relationship with its employees

Line relations- the relationship between employees through the lines on the hierarchy

Question 5

Describe how an employees skillet might impact the success of delegations

Answer 5

The higher the skill set of a employee then the more chance of being delegated they will have

Question 6

Identify disadvantages and two advantages of delayering

Answer 6

Advantages- It offers opportunities for better delegation
-it is more motivating and empowering

Disadvantages-Not all organisations are suited to flatter organisational structures - mass production industries with low-skilled employees may not adapt easily
-Delayering can have a negative impact on motivation due to job losses, especially if it is really just an excuse for redundancies

Question 7

Outline the relationship between delayering and increased delegation

Answer 7

If there is a flatter structure it can mean promotions are more meaningful however it can also mean there is more competition for fewer roles

Question 8

Explain what is meant by the chain of command

Answer 8

a system in a military or civil organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another.

Question 9

Distinguish between tall structures and flat structure

Answer 9

A tall has lost of different layers where as a flat is made up of far fewer

Question 10

Explain two disadvantages of a flat structure

Answer 10

It can limit productivity

Can hinder employe retention

Question 11

State three advantages of tall structures

Answer 11

• staff gain more support from their line manager.
• there is a higher degree of supervision as each line manager has a limited number of people they are responsible for.
• more opportunities for promotion which can lead to greater staff motivation.