TOPIC 2.5 Making human resource decisions Flashcards
Span of Control
The number of employees that are managed by a manager
Organisational Structure
The levels of different workers within a company
Hierarchical Organisation
Tall structured organisations with many layers of management
Flat Structure
A structure with fewer managers and wide spans of control
Centralised Structure
Where decisions are made at head office by a small group of people - high levels of control
Decentralised Structure
Where decisions are made locally, allowing the business to adapt to the local market - can be more creative
Accountability
Technical or obscure words used by a group of people - it may not be understood by everyone
Freelancer
Someone who is self-employed and contracted by a business to work for them
Hierarchical Organisation Positives and negatives
Advantage: Clear Line of Authority
Advantage: Clear Lines of Communication
Disadvantage: Isolation and Siloed Thinkings
Disadvantage – Organizational Disunity
Flat structure advantages and disadvantages
it elevates the employees’ level of responsibility in the organization
Fewer levels of management encourage an easier decision-making process among employees
Employees often lack a specific boss to report to, which creates confusion and possible power struggles among management
Flat structure may limit long-term growth of an organization; management may decide against new opportunities in an effort to maintain the structure
Centralized organisation positives and negatives
A clear chain of command
Quick implementation of decisions
Improved quality of work - Supervisors who ensure outputs are of high quality
Delays in work- Centralization results in delays in work as records are sent to and from the head office
Lack of employee loyalty - Employees become loyal to an organization when they are allowed personal initiatives in the work they do
Decentralised Structure pros and cons
It breeds innovation and flexibility
Motivation of Subordinates
Efficient Communication - more efficient intimate relationships between superiors and subordinates
Difficult To Co-Ordinate
It can breed unhealthy competition
