Bs Unit 2 Advantages and Disadvantages

What are the benefits of a hierarchical structure?

• This structure clearly define the role of each individual in an organisation. This gives a sense of clarity and certainty to the employees.

• The higher levels in the hierarchy of an organisation will be a motivation for employees as they would want to work hard and get promoted.

What are the limitations of a hierarchical structure?

• Hierarchical structure is generally based on one way communication (top-down) which might not be effective in various situations. Less horizontal links between departments might result in lack of coordination and creativity in an organisation.

What are the benefits of a matrix structure?

• This structure can yield very successful solutions for different problems. This is mainly because it encourages the sharing of ideas between employees of different specialties.

• As new project teams can be created quickly, this system is well designed to respond to changing market conditions.

What are the limitations of a matrix structure?

• Dual reporting can be one of the major disadvantages of matrix structure. If the business retain hierarchical structure but allows cross department teams to be created, the team members may have two leaders and this might result in the conflict of interest among them.

What are the strengths of spoken communication?

• It allows for two-way communication and feedback, and this should encourage good motivation.

• If any points are not made clearly, then the receiver should be able to ask for immediate clarification.

What are the weaknesses of spoken communication?

• Some spoken communication can be ambiguous and, in a large group, some receivers may be reluctant to ask for further detail.

• There may be no written record of what was said so the message cannot be referred to again.

What are the strengths of written communication?

• Written messages can be referred to more than once to aid the receiver’s understanding.

• Written communication allows detailed information, figures and diagrams to be sent.

What are the weaknesses of written communication?

• Written communication does not allow for immediate feedback and clarification of the message cannot be obtained quickly.

• There is evidence that the message has been sent but not that it has been received and/or understood.

What are the strengths of electronic communication

• Instant messaging is very beneficial as people can now get information on the go.

• It allows for quick and efficient exchanges of information, reaching multiple recipients simultaneously.

What are the weaknesses of electronic communication?

• It gives room for a cyber-attack and other forms of computer security threat.

• It may cause misunderstandings due to the absence of non-verbal cues and can lead to over-reliance on technology.

What are the strengths of visual communication?

• It is effective for receivers with poor skills in the language being used for communication.

• It supports spoken communication, which becomes more meaningful if graphs, pictures and diagrams are used with it.

What are the weaknesses of visual communication?

• Visual methods of communication can be costly and time-consuming to produce.

• Visual images might be so dramatic that they deflect the receivers attention away from the key message.

What are the evaluations of Hard HRM?

• Business will be able to operate at low costs.

• Employees may feel demotivated as they might not have job security.

• Businesses may have to face negative publicity as they may be seen as being unethical towards employees.

What are the evaluations of Soft HRM?

• This is an expensive approach towards HRM.

• The high level of motivation of employees may yield benefits for the business.

• Business can publicize their ethical behaviour.

What is the usefulness of MBO?

+ Each manager and subordinate will exactly know what they have to do.

- It will be very time consuming to divide the overall objectives into individual targets.
- Objectives can get outdated very quickly.

What are the evaluations of IT and AI in HRM?

• The use of IT frees up HRM time for more important strategic issues.

• There is a risk of creating a sense of belonging being watched and monitored at all times amongst employees.