Organisin ch11 Flashcards
define organising
the manager coordinates all buisness resources e.g employees capital (mone6 and machinery) qnd raw materials
4 types of organisation structure
functional geographical product matrix/team based
what is functional
the firm is divided into departments based on functions they perform
advantage and disadvantage of functional
advantage employeemotivation Expert knowledge Responsibility Disadvantage Focus on department goals slow communication lack of teamwork
what is geographical structure
business is divided into geographical areas e.g country continent region
advantage and disadvantage of geographical
advantage local managers friendly competition promotion Disadvantage duplication of work Communication Conflict between management
what is product organisation structure
business is divided into units based on the type of product it provides to consumers
Advantage and Disadvantage of product
Advantage consumer demand monitor product performance expert knowledge Disadvantage Duplication Product competition poor communication
Matrix(team) organisation structure
employees work in various departments then come together to work in cross functional teams to complete business projects
Advantage and Disadvantage with matrix/team based
Advantage increased motivation improved communication improved decision making DISADVANTAGE Multiple managers training costs lack of trust
What is span of control
number of employees who report directly to manager
What is wide and narrow span of control
1)Large number of employees
2)smaller number of employees
Factors effecting span of control
Trust. Employee skill. Tasks. Managerial work.
