Understanding Business Structures, Groupings, and DM a, b, c - Revision Sheet

Flashcards about Structures - Revision Sheet

A Hierarchical (Tall) structure has ___.

There are many layers of management (hierarchy)

A Hierarchical (Tall) structure means there is ___.

A long chain of command, where commands flow from the top

A Hierarchical (Tall) Structure is shaped like a ___.

A tall pyramid with those with the most amount of authority at the top

A Hierarchical (Tall) structure suits businesses with ___.

Many specialised departments

In a Hierarchical (Tall) structure Managers may have a ___, which mean managers have more time for planning an decision making

Narrow span of control

A Hierarchical (Tall) structure can be ___ because it has so many levels

Slower to respond to changes

In a Hierarchical (Tall) structure There are ___ which can motivate staff

More promotion opportunities

In a Hierarchical (Tall) structure managers may be ___.

More autocratic

Many levels of management means There are ___.

Increased management salaries raising costs

A long chain of command means ___.

Communication within the structure is slow to pass through

Due to the length of hierarchy , ___.

The organisation may be slow to react to changes

A flat structure ___.

Is pyramid shaped but only has a few levels of management compared to a Tall structure

A flat Structure ___.

Has a shorter chain of command so it takes less time for commands and information to pass through it

This type of ___ structure is ___.

More suitable for small to medium sized organisations

Managers have a ___.

Wider span of control which means less time for planning and decision making

Flat structures can ___ like PESTEC

Respond quickly to external factors

___ means ___.

Fewer levels of management means less managerial salaries saving costs

Managers may have ___.

Many subordinates with means less supervision, this can be empowering for employees.

There are ___.

Fewer promotion opportunities which could lead to higher staff turnover.

Delayering saves money on ___.

Expensive managerial salaries

Less levels for information to pass through to ___.

Better communication

A SWOT Analysis is ___.

A managerial decision making tool

A SWOT Analysis is used to identify a firm's ___.

Internal strengths and weaknesses

A SWOT Analysis is used to identify ___.

External threats and opportunities