Hierarchy & Company structure - S1 Flashcards
1
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Organisation charts
A
Diagrams that show the internal structure of the business.
Help to identify the specific role and responsibilities of staff.
2
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Subordinates
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Report to other staff higher up in the hierarchy.
They are accountable to their line manager for their actions.
3
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Line manager
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Responsible for overseeing the action of other staff.
4
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Authority
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Refers to the power managers have to direct subordinates and make decisions
5
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Delegation
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When managers entrust tasks to subordinates (Empowerment)
6
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Span of control
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Measures the number of subordinates reporting directly to a manager
7
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Chain of command
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Path of authority along which instructions are passed, from the CEO downwards.
8
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Lines of communication
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Routes messages or decisions travel along
