Understanding Business

Question 1

Hierarchical Structure

Answer 1

Also called pyramid structure, In this type of structure decisions and instructions are passed down from the most senior staff of the organisation while information is passed back up so the higher up in the pyramid the greater responsibility they have towards the organisation

Question 2

Flat Structure

Answer 2

There are very few levels in the flat structure which has several benefits to the organisation, one being that communication and decisions will be passed around more quickly as there is less levels to go through.

Question 3

Matrix Structure

Answer 3

Emphasises putting people together in project teams depending on what it is they specialise then meaning that every individual have there own functional responsibility

Question 4

Centralised

Answer 4

The control and the decision making sits with the most senior directors within the organisation the subordinates have little authority with decisions.

Question 5

Decentralised

Answer 5

Decision making in this type of structure are made from the subordinates which allows the managers to not concentrate on the operational decisions and instead concentrate on the longer term decisions.

Question 6

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Answer 6

Problem
Objectives
Constraints
Gather
Analyse
Devise
Select
Communicate
Implement
Evaluate

Question 7

Strategic Decision

Answer 7

A long term decision which is made by senior managers

Question 8

Tactical Decision

Answer 8

A medium term decision which is made by middle managers

Question 9

Operational Decision

Answer 9

A short