Organisation & Structure Flashcards
Director
Senior manager that leads a division of a business
Line manger
Manager directly responsible for ppl below them
Staff mamager
Specialists that provide support to line managers
Functions of manager
- planning
Set aims so that business has sense of direction
Functions of manager
- organizing
Delegating tasks to subordinates
Functions of manager
- coordinating
Make sure all departments communicate to achieve set plans
Functions of manager
- commanding
Guiding, leading, supervising subordinates
Functions of manager
- controlling
evaluate work of subordinates to make sure they’re on target
Delegation
Giving subordinates authority to perform particular tasks
Advantages of delegation to manager
- can concentrate on other management functions
- can measure success in staff more easily
Advantages of delegation to subordinate
- work becomes more interesting & rewarding
- feel more important
- helps to train workers
Autocratic leadership
- manager expects to be in charge
- orders have to be followed
Advantages of autocratic leadership
- quick decision making
Disadv. Of autocratic leadership
- demotivating for workers
Democratic leadership
- other workers involved in decision making process
- communication upwards & downwards
Adv. Of democratic leadership
- motivating for workers, better decisions could result from consulting workers
Disadv. Of democratic leadership
- some decisions cannot be effectively made
Laissez faire leadership
- broad objectives known to employees
- employees make own decisions and organize own work
Adv. Of laissez faire leadership
- workers show responsibility
Disadv. Of laissez faire leadership
- communication difficult, workers not given clear direction
Trade union
Group of elements join together to protect interests
- pay annual subscription
Adv of trade union
- strength in no. When negotiating
- improved conditions of employment
- more secure employment with closed shop
Closed shop
All employees a meet of same trade union
Disadv. Of trade union
- cost money
- may be required to take industrial action even if don’t agree
Adv. Of trade union to employers
- improve communication between workers and management
- wage agreements easily negotiated
Disadv of trade union to employers
- can organise strikes
- wages likely to be higher
