Organisational Structure Flashcards

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Hierarchy

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structure of different levels of authority in a business organisation, one on top of another.

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Span of control

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the number of people one person is directly in charge of.

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Flat Structure

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A flat structure has few layers of management. But each manager will have a large span of control (lots of people to manage.)

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Hierarchical Structure

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A hierarchical structure is a traditional method of organising people within an organisation.

People with most authority and responsibility are at the top and there are layers of management.

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Benefits of a Hierarchical Structure

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Clear channels of communication

Individuals can clearly see where their role is in the organisation

Opportunities for promotion

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Drawbacks of Hierarchical Structure

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Too closely controlled at the bottom

Communication can take too long

Too many layers of managers can be expensive

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Benefits of a Flat Structure

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Clear communication

Cheaper having one manager

Employees get more responsibility and autonomy (self-government)

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Drawbacks of a Flat Structure

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Higher workload for manager

No motivation for promotion

Employees feel less engaged

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Matrix Structure

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