Organisational Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the span of control?
A
The number of employees managed directly by another employee.
2
Q
What is the chain of command?
A
The line of authority within a business along which communication passes.
3
Q
What is delayering?
A
The removal of one or more levels of hierarchy from a business’s organizational structure.
4
Q
What is delegation?
A
Passing down authority to more junior employees.
5
Q
What is a flat organisational structure?
A
A structure with a few levels of hierarchy, comparatively wide span of control and a short chain of command.
6
Q
What is a tall organisational structure?
A
A structure with many levels of hierarchy, relatively narrow spans of control and a lengthy chain of command.
