organisational structure Flashcards
1
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Span of control
A
number of employees that a manager is responsible for
2
Q
Chain of command
A
the route in which instructions and communications flow, top of organisation to bottom of business
3
Q
suboordinates
A
members of staff that work for a manager
4
Q
Hierarchal structure features
A
- long chain of command
- Many layers of management
- narrow span of control
5
Q
positives of hierarchal
A
- motivation for promotion
- clear responsibility
6
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negatives of hierarchy
A
- slower communication
- higher costs (salaries)
7
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Flat structure features
A
- few layers of management
- wide span of control
- short chain of command
8
Q
positives of flat structure
A
- fast communication
- engagement
- save money from salaries
9
Q
negatives of flat structure
A
- low motivation
- no clear hierarchy
10
Q
Matrix structure features
A
- traditional departments
- project teams across functional areas
11
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Positives of matrix
A
- utilises skills within the organisation
- effective communication
12
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Negatives of matrix
A
- split across two managers
- takes time to get a new team
