Structures Of A Business Flashcards
Describe a Tall Structure
A structure with many levels of management. It has a pyramid nature with few people at the top and many at the bottom
Describe a Flat Structure
A structure with few levels of management. They have a short chain of command and a wide span of control
Describe a matrix structure
Grouping people with specialist skills from different functional areas (eg HR, finance) into a project team
Describe a Centralised Structure
Decision making and control is kept with the senior managers/head office
Describe a decentralised structure
Decision making is delegated to branches/ departments
Describe an entrepreneurial structure
Decisions made by the owner or certain managers with little input from employees