Organisational Management – Organisational Structure and Latest Trends

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to organisational management and structure based on the lecture notes.

Organisational Design

New approaches to structuring organisations to improve flexibility and adaptability.

Team Approach

Organisational structure that empowers managers and provides flexibility by breaking traditional chains of command.

Virtual Networks

Structures that involve outsourcing non-core activities to external companies and coordinating them centrally.

Horizontal Coordination

A method of managing relationships and activities across different departments to improve collaboration and efficiency.

Self-Directed Teams

Teams that operate without a traditional hierarchical structure, focusing on autonomy and empowerment.

Chaos Theory

Concept that suggests organisational relationships are unpredictable and require adaptability.

Relational Coordination

Coordination achieved through ongoing, positive relationships rather than formal roles or hierarchies.

Cross-Functional Teams

Teams composed of members from different functions within an organisation, aimed at solving common problems.

Empowerment

The process of giving employees the authority and responsibility to make decisions.

Differentiation Strategy

A strategic approach focused on innovation to develop unique products or services.

Cost Leadership Strategy

A strategy aimed at achieving the lowest operational cost to maintain competitiveness.

Mechanistic Organisation

Organisational structure characterized by high complexity and a rigid, formal hierarchy.

Organic Organisation

A more flexible organisational structure that allows for adaptability and innovation in rapidly changing environments.

Task Force

Temporary teams formed to address specific problems that involve multiple departments.

Decentralisation

The distribution of decision-making power away from a central authority.

Autocratic Leadership

A leadership style where decisions are made unilaterally by a single leader with little input from employees.

Innovation

The act of introducing new ideas or products to improve performance and adapt to changes.

Complex Systems

Systems characterized by diverse components that interact in multifaceted ways, leading to unpredictable outcomes.

Organisational Coordination

The managerial task of aligning activities across different departments to achieve organisational goals.

Communication Networks

The methods and channels through which information is shared within an organisation.