Organisational Design and Workforce Planning (AQA A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What does delegation involve a manager granting to a subordinate?
What does delegation involve a manager granting to a subordinate?
Authority
When a manager delegates a task, what remains with the manager?
When a manager delegates a task, what remains with the manager?
Responsibility for the outcome
Which is NOT a requirement for successful delegation?
Which is NOT a requirement for successful delegation?
Subordinate's seniority
What is a benefit of a flat hierarchy?
What is a benefit of a flat hierarchy?
Cost savings from fewer managers
What does centralisation mean in a business?
What does centralisation mean in a business?
Decision-making concentrated at top
In a decentralised structure, what do individual managers have?
In a decentralised structure, what do individual managers have?
Authority to make relevant decisions
Why does Pizza Hut operate with limited delegation?
Why does Pizza Hut operate with limited delegation?
To maintain consistency across sites
Which management style tends to lead to a more centralised organisation?
Which management style tends to lead to a more centralised organisation?
Autocratic
What type of workforce makes decentralisation more likely?
What type of workforce makes decentralisation more likely?
Professional, skilled workers
How does technology advancement affect delegation and decentralisation?
How does technology advancement affect delegation and decentralisation?
Provides greater scope for both