Human Resources Flashcards
What is a tall organisational structure?
Long chain of command with more layers of management
What is a flat organisational structure?
Has a short chain of command and wide span of control
What are the advantages and disadvantages to a tall structure?
Advantages: clear chain of command, efficient control
Disadvantages: slow communication
What are the advantages and disadvantages to a flat structure?
Advantages: better communication and faster decision making
Disadvantages: unclear chain of command
What is centralisation?
Having all the decision making power in one place
What is decentralisation?
Spreading power among different people or department
What are financial motivations?
Making profits
Achieving financial stability
What is a non financial motivation?
Promoting environmental sustainability
Being passionate about work
What are the advantages and disadvantages to internal recruitment?
Advantages: Knowing the company culture, Having existing relationships with colleagues
Disadvantages: limit the introduction of new ideas
What is on-the-job training?
When you learn while working in your actual job environment
What is off-the-job training?
When staff learn away from their workplace
What is induction training?
Introduces the new employee to their workplace
