Organize - Forms of Structure

organize

It is the process of establishing a formal structure.

organizational structure

It furnishes the formal framework in which the management process takes place. It is also a way of grouping or forming relationships.

channel of authority, responsibility, and accountability, span of control, lines of communication

An organizational structure shall depict what?

organizational chart

It is a drawing of how the parts of the organization are linked together.

type or clusters of work, chain of command, level of hierarchy

An organizational chart shall depict what?

centralized structure

It is a large and more complex structure. Obtaining decisions requires more time from top to bottom.

in the top

In a centralized structure, the range of skills is concentrated in the?

decentralized structure

The large structure is broken down into smaller units or departments. There is increased communication interdepartmental, better interpersonal relationship.

to the majority

In a decentralized structure, authority is delegated to those closer to the?

matrix

It is the benefit of both vertical and lateral coordination. There is interdisciplinary cooperation and coordination.

specialized skills

The matrix structure utilizes __________ at all levels.

tall structure

It develops along a vertical dimension.

authoritarian

A tall structure leads to what leadership style?

large number of executives within a higher salary range

In a tall structure, the levels in the hierarchy are expensive due to?

flat structure

It develops along a horizontal dimension. It shortens administrative distance. Communications are direct, simple, fast, and minimize distractions.

manager

A flat structure places tremendous pressure on this person due to the amount of authority and responsibility.

line

It is a chain of command. It is the direct line between manager and staff, depicted by a solid line in the chart.

staff

It supports line authority relationship. It is depicted in a dashed line. It handles details and offers counsel.

advisory or service

A staff is either ______ or _______ in nature.

influence

A staff functions through ______ for they do not have authority to accept, use, modify or reject plans.