Organisation Structures

Question 1

What are three Hierarchical advantages?

Answer 1

• Easier definition of roles and responsibilities.
• Greater scope for developing expertise.
• More frequent opportunities for promotion.

Question 2

What are three Hierarchical disadvantages?

Answer 2

• May hamper the assembly of special purpose ad-hoc teams.
• Likely to encourage set ways of behaviour.
• May impede decision making.

Question 3

What are two Flat advantages?

Answer 3

• May encourage personal development and display of initiative.
• Possibly greater responsiveness to unforeseen events.

Question 4

What are two Flat disadvantages?

Answer 4

• Consequence of an individual leaving at short notice may be serious.
• Likely to impede the emergence of centres of competence.

Question 5

What is an organisation structure?

Answer 5

Many organisations are structured into departments of sections. Each section is likely to have a line or department manager who staff within that department will report to.