Organisational design/structure

Question 1

Organisational Design

Answer 1

• Environment
• Strategic Documents
• People
• Culture
• Function of the business

Question 2

A good organisational design will create an environment that:

Answer 2

Builds efficiency in operation
Creates a culture of committed and engaged workers
Improves communication
Achieves better outcomes
Promotes growth

Question 2

Decentralised

Answer 2

Decentralised

Question 2

Centralised

Answer 2

Authority is taken by one person who makes the majority of decisions, which are then passed down the hierarchy.

Question 2

Simple Structure

Answer 2

No formalisation of work.
Usually a flat structure.
Very common in small businesses or start ups.

Question 2

Functional Structure

Answer 2

Grouped into departments in specialised areas
Very structured
Hierarchical

Question 3

Divisional Structure

Answer 3

Structural type that groups by divisions that exist within a business.

Question 4

Organisational culture

Answer 4

Defines the business
Shapes the behaviour
Sustainable point of difference

Question 5

Importance of organisational culture

Answer 5

Affects the way an organisation thinks and behaves and sets it apart from competitors.

Question 6

Elements of organisational culture

Answer 6

Leadership, communication, relationship and achievement.