Organisational Design and HR Management

Flashcards covering features of organizational structures, effects of leadership changes, and human resource flow elements and management.

What are three features of a tall organizational structure?

Longer chain of command, more hierarchies, and less delegation.

How might a change in leadership style from democratic to autocratic (or decentralized to centralized) affect a company's employees and productivity?

Employees may feel demotivated due to lack of authority, which can lead to decreased productivity levels, a fall in labour productivity, and an increase in unit costs.

What is human resource flow?

The movement of employees through an organisation.

What are the three elements of human resource flow?

Human in-flow, internal human flow, and human out-flow.

What does managing human in-flow involve?

Decisions about recruitment, selection, and induction of new employees.

What does managing internal human flow involve, and why is it important?

Decisions about the training and development of employees, ensuring that their skills and competencies meet the needs of the organisation.

What does managing human out-flow involve?

Decisions about how and when employees leave an organisation.