Organisational Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is a span of control?
A
The number of employees that a manager is responsible for.
2
Q
What is a chain of command?
A
The route that communication takes from the top to the bottom of the business.
3
Q
What is a tall structure?
A
More than 3 layers in an organisational chart.
4
Q
What is flat structure?
A
Not more than 3 layers in an organisational chart.
5
Q
What is a centralised structure?
A
Senior managers take all of the important decisions.
6
Q
What is decentralised structure?
A
Decision making power is shared with junior managers in branches or sections of the business.
