Organisational Structure Flashcards
1
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What is Span of Control?
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Span of Control is the number of employees that a manager is responsible for.
2
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What is Chain of Command?
A
Chain of Command is the route that communication takes from the top to the bottom of an organisation.
3
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What is a Tall structure?
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A Tall structure has more than three layers in an organisational chart.
4
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What is a Flat structure?
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A Flat structure has no more than three layers in an organisational chart.
5
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What is Centralised structure?
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A Centralised structure is where Senior managers take all of the important decisions.
6
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What is Decentralised structure?
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A Decentralised structure is where the decision-making power is shared with junior managers in branches or sections of the business.
