Topic 2.5 Business Edexcel

Question 1

Span of Control

Answer 1

The number of employees that are managed by a manager

Question 2

Organisational Structure

Answer 2

The levels of different workers within a company

Question 3

Hierarchical Organisation

Answer 3

Tall structured organisations with many layers of management

Question 4

Flat Structure

Answer 4

A structure with fewer managers and wide spans of control

Question 5

Centralised Structure

Answer 5

Where decisions are made at head office by a small group of people - high levels of control

Question 6

Accountability

Answer 6

Being responsible for something and being held responsible for it and it’s outcomes

Question 6

Decentralised Structure

Answer 6

Where decisions are made locally, allowing the business to adapt to the local market - can be more creative

Question 6

Jargon

Answer 6

Technical or obscure words used by a group of people - it may not be understood by everyone

Question 7

Roles

Answer 7

The different jobs within a business, eg a chef, waiting staff

Question 8

Motivation

Answer 8

Reasons for behaving in a particular way. In business this often refers how productive an employee is and how can productivity be improved

Question 9

Advantage to a business of full-time contract?

Answer 9

• More stability to the business, and committed staff