Influences on Organisational Design (AQA A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What is organisational design?
What is organisational design?
Shaping structure to achieve objectives
Which mnemonic helps remember the four key influences on organisational design?
Which mnemonic helps remember the four key influences on organisational design?
SLOT (Size, Life cycle, Objectives, Tech)
What is span of control?
What is span of control?
No. of subordinates a manager can control
Which feature describes flat organisational structures?
Which feature describes flat organisational structures?
Wide span of control with fewer managers
In delegation, what remains with the manager?
In delegation, what remains with the manager?
Responsibility for the outcome
What is centralisation?
What is centralisation?
Concentrating decision-making at the top
Why does uniformity of decisions require centralisation?
Why does uniformity of decisions require centralisation?
Consistency across outlets needs central control
Which management style is more likely to lead to centralisation?
Which management style is more likely to lead to centralisation?
Autocratic leadership style
How has technology influenced organisational design?
How has technology influenced organisational design?
Enabled flatter structures & remote working
What is the chain of command?
What is the chain of command?
Order authority & power is delegated top-down