2.2 - Organizational Structure and Management Concepts

Flashcards based on key concepts from the organizational structures and management lecture notes.

What is delegation in the context of organizational structures?

Delegation is the passing on of control and authority to others in a firm.

What does span of control refer to?

Span of control refers to the number of people who are directly accountable to a manager.

What is the definition of levels of hierarchy?

Hierarchy in a business refers to the organizational structure based on a ranking system.

What does the chain of command signify in an organization?

The chain of command refers to the formal line of authority through which orders are passed down.

What is bureaucracy?

Bureaucracy is the execution of tasks governed by official administrative and formal rules of a firm.

What are the advantages of centralization?

Advantages of centralization include rapid decision-making, better control, better sense of direction, and efficiency.

What are the disadvantages of decentralization?

Disadvantages of decentralization include being more complex to implement, greater chances of mistakes, and potential communication issues.

Define delayering in an organizational context.

Delayering is the process of removing one or more levels in the hierarchy.

What is a matrix structure?

A matrix structure organizes employees from different departments to temporarily work together on a particular project.

What are the features of Handy's Shamrock Organization?

Core staff, peripheral workers, and outsourced workers.

What is meant by a flat organizational structure?

A flat structure has fewer levels in the hierarchy and tends to have a wider span of control.

What is the significance of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions in organizational structures?

Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions can influence how organizations are structured based on cultural preferences.

What is the main goal of organization restructuring?

The goal is to reorganize human resources into a new structure to remain competitive.

Name one advantage of project-based organizations.

One advantage of project-based organizations is flexibility.

What is the difference between centralized and decentralized structures?

Centralized structures have decision-making concentrated at the top, while decentralized structures share decision-making authority among more people.

How do tall organizational structures differ from flat structures?

Tall structures have many levels in the hierarchy, leading to narrower spans of control.