Organisational Structures

Question 1

Organisational charts

Answer 1

A diagram that shows the hierarchy in a business usually from top to bottom in terms of seniority

Question 2

Organisational charts show

Answer 2

.who is responsible for each structure
.who has authority for which subordinates 
.lines of communication
.how different departments are linked
.progression opportunities

Question 3

Span of control

Answer 3

The number of employees(or subordinates) who a manager is responsible for

Question 4

Advantage of a narrow span of control

Answer 4

Manager gets to spend more time giving staff clear/direct instructions

Question 5

Disadvantage of narrow span of control

Answer 5

Staff may feel watched over

Question 6

Advantage of wide span of control

Answer 6

Independence and less support may be motivating to staff

Question 7

Disadvantage of wide span of control

Answer 7

Staff members may perform badly as manager loses control

Question 8

Chain of command

Answer 8

The order of authority and delegation within a business

Question 9

Level of hierarchy

Answer 9

This refers to the number of layers in a business organisation

Question 10

Line relationships

Answer 10

The vertical relationships (in the organisational hierarchy) between managers and subordinates

Question 11

Staff relationships

Answer 11

The horizontal relationship in organisational member to/from whom the manager gives or receives information or advice