HR hierachy

Question 1

what is span of control

Answer 1

number of subordinates directly responsible to a manager

Question 2

what is the chain of command

Answer 2

line off communication and authority existing within a business. eg shop floor worker gibb reports to his supervisor archie who is owned by charlie the boss

Question 3

what are the charaterisitics of a flat organisatoinal structure

Answer 3

wide span of control
few levels of hierachy

Question 4

what are the charaterisitics of a tall organisatoinal structure

Answer 4

narrow span of control
5+ layers of hierachy

Question 5

what is delegation

Answer 5

passing down authority through the organsiation.

Question 6

what is centralisation

Answer 6

majority of decisions are made by senior managers

Question 7

what is decentralisation

Answer 7

decisions are made by all employees

Question 8

influences on centralisation or decentralisation

Answer 8

leadership/managment styles
overall objectives
workforce skill level