organizational structure Flashcards
organizational structure
refers to the level of management and divisors of responsibilities within an organization
chain of command
is the structure in an origination which allows instructions to be passed down from senior management to lower levels of management
advantages of organization chart
the chart shows how everybody is linked together in the organization all
every individual ca see their own position in the organization
everyone is in a department and this gives a sense of belonging
span control
the number of subordinates working directly under a manager
advantages of chain of command
communication is quicker and more accurate
top managers are less remote for the lower level of the hierarchy these managers should be more in touch with people below them
line managers
have responsibility for people below them in the hierarchy of an organization
delegation
means giving a subordinate the authority to perform particular tasks
advantages for manager
managers cannot do every job themselves
mangers are less likely to make mistakes if some of the tasks are performed by subordinates
managers can measure success of their staff more easily
advantages for subordinate
The work becomes more interesting and rewarding
subordinate feels trusted
delegation helps train workers and they can then make progress in the organization
career opportunities
effective managers
plan for the future
organize and delegate
coordinate departments
command and guide others
importance of good managers
to motivate employees
to give guidance and advice to employees they manage
to keep costs under control
to increase profitability of the business
leadership styles
the different approaches to dealing with people when in a position of authority
autocratic
is where the manager expects to be in charge and have their orders followed they keep themselves separate from the rest of the employees
democratic
gets other employees involved in the decision making process
laissez-faire (leave to do)
makes the broad objectives of the business known to other employees but then they are left to make their own decisions and organize their own work
