Organizational Structure Flashcards
What is organizational structure?
Organizational structure refers to how individual and teamwork within an organization are coordinated.
What is departmentalization?
Departmentalization is the process of grouping jobs into manageable units based on the needs and priorities of the organization.
What are the bases for departmentalization?
The bases for departmentalization include function, product, location, and customer.
What is centralization?
Centralization is the degree to which formal authority is concentrated in one area or level of the organization.
What is decentralization?
Decentralization is the process of pushing decision-making authority down the organizational hierarchy.
What is span of management?
Span of management is the number of employees reporting directly to one manager.
What factors influence span of management?
Factors influencing span of management include goals of the company, composition of the company’s workforce, and nature of the industry.
What is organizational height?
Organizational height is the number of layers, or levels, of management in a business.
What is line structure?
Line structure is an organizational structure in which the chain of command goes directly from person to person throughout the organization.
What are the characteristics of line structure?
Line structure is the oldest and simplest form of organization where a supervisor exercises direct supervision over a subordinate.
What is line-and-staff structure?
Line-and-staff structure is an organizational structure that includes both line and staff positions.
What is the purpose of staff employees in line-and-staff structure?
Staff employees assist the line professionals in achieving organizational goals.
What is matrix structure?
Matrix structure is an organizational structure where individuals from different functional areas work on project teams.
What is a cross-functional team?
A cross-functional team is a team of individuals with varying specialties, expertise, and skills that are brought together to achieve a common task.
What are the characteristics of a cross-functional team?
Cross-functional teams are agile and collaborative but can be confusing.
