Organisational design Flashcards
1
Q
What is organisational design
A
Relationship between different people and functions in an organisation
2
Q
What is the organisational layout
A
Diagram showing the lines of authority and layers of hierarchy in an organisation
3
Q
What are the horizontal lines called
A
Layers of hierarchy
4
Q
What is the chain of command
A
Responsibility flowing from CEO through departmental managers to the shop floor
5
Q
What is the span of control?
A
How many subordinates there are under each manager
6
Q
What is delegation
A
Responsibility being handed down the organisation
7
Q
What does organisational design depend on
A
Size of business
Type of business
Business objectives
Skills of workforce
Use of technology
External environment
