Organisational charts Flashcards
What does ‘organizational structure’ mean
The internal make-up of staff within a business, representing the different layers of management.
Why are organizational structures required
It indicates who employees need to report (who is their line manager) and if they have responsibility for other subordinates
What is an organizational chart
Shows the different job roles, the levels of hierarchy, the chain of command and the span of control of the different job roles
What is the definition for delayering
When some large business try to resolve the problems of a long chain of command by flattening it
What is the definition for span of control
Number of employees managed directly by the line manager
What is the definition for delegation
When a person in a superior job roles gives a subordinate the responsibility to carry out a duty
What is the definition for hierarchy
Levels within an organizational chart
What is the definition for chain of command
Formal line of communication that starts at the top of the organizational chart down to the bottom levels
What do tall (hierarchal) organizational charts tend to have
Many levels of hierarchy and job roles
Relatively small number of subordinates
Long chain of command
Narrow span of control
What are the advantages and disadvantages for having a tall organizational chart
(6 advantages and 3 disadvantages)
Areas of the business are closely managed
Managers have tight control over employees
Excellent progression opportunities
Workers become specialized in specific departments
Clear accountability
Clear career path
There is slow communication due to a long chain of command
Employees may be demotivated due to lack of autonomy
Organisational changes can be slow to implement
What do flat organizational charts tend to have
A short chain of command
Few levels of hierarchy
Wide span of control
What are the advantages and disadvantages for having a flat organizational chart
( 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages)
Less layers leads to better communication
More autonomy and responsibility for employees
Employees may feel more motivated, therefore being more productive
Lack of progression opportunities
Higher workloads for managers
Managers have more subordinates
