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what is an organisational Structure?
is the way in which positions are arranged.
Smaller business = Smaller Structure , Larger business = Larger Structure
adv of having a organisational structure
Helps divide work and co-ordinate activities to achieve objectives
Define hierarchy
structure that shows the responsibility and authority of employees
Define span of control
number of ppl a person is directly responsible for
Define chain of command
levels of management
define centralisation
Centralised is when major decisions are made at the core of the organization and pushed down
define decentralisation
Decentralised is when major decisions are pushed down the chain of command and away from the core.
adv of centralised structure
allows for better coordination and control of operations.
structure enables efficient decision-making
It also facilitates economies of scale, as resources and expertise can be shared more effectively.
Additionally, a centralized structure promotes a consistent corporate culture and ensures compliance with global policies and strategies.
Senior Management can make decisions rom the viewpoint of the entire business
advantage of a decentralized structure
allows for greater flexibility and adaptability to local markets.
This structure empowers local subsidiaries or branches to make decisions based on their specific needs and conditions.
It promotes flexibility which allows for changes to be quickly responded to
Decentralization also fosters local talent development and accountability, as decision-making authority is distributed.
However, it may result in duplication of efforts and challenges in coordinating activities across different locations.
define and explain the types of structure
Tall structure: long chain of command , shorter span of control.
Flat structure: short chain of command , longer span of control
Matrix: creates a team with particular specialist skills from different areas of the organization.
adv of tall
smaller span of control which means managers have more control
employees can be closely supervised
However , manager cost will be high because there are more managers
Poor communication as message travel down longer which causes it to be distorted
adv of flat
best way of organizing ppl because its based on skills
improves flexibility and motivation
problems may occur when creating teams
adv for matrix
best way of organizing ppl because its based on skills
improves flexibility and motivation
problems may occur when creating teams
