organisational design

Question 1

what are the advantages of a tall structure

Answer 1

many levels of hierarchy
more opportunities to promotion
narrow span of control

Question 2

what are the disadvantage of a tall structure

Answer 2

message can get distorted
bottom levels become unmotivated
large gap between top and bottom

Question 3

what are the advantages of a flatter structure

Answer 3

few levels of hierarchy
fewer managers - cut costs
more job satisfaction

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of a flatter structure

Answer 4

wide span of control

Question 5

what is span of control

Answer 5

number of subordinates directly under supervision by line manager

Question 6

what is a centralised business

Answer 6

decisions are made at the top of the hierarchy local managers are not given power

Question 7

what is a decentralised business

Answer 7

employees lower down the hierarchy are given decision making power. allowing managers to concentrate of strategy.