Types of Organisational Structure (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards
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Chain of command
Chain of command
Line of authority running from top to bottom in an organisation
Span of control
Span of control
Number of subordinates a manager directly supervises
Delegation
Delegation
Manager passes authority down to subordinates to make decisions
Tall structure characteristics
Tall structure characteristics
Many levels, long chain of command, narrow span of control
Tall structure main communication problem
Tall structure main communication problem
Messages through many levels increase risk of distortion or delay
Flat structure characteristics
Flat structure characteristics
Few levels, short chain of command, wide span of control
Flat structure decision-making advantage
Flat structure decision-making advantage
Faster - no approval needed through multiple management layers
Matrix structure
Matrix structure
Cross-functional project teams with dual reporting lines
Matrix structure dual authority issue
Matrix structure dual authority issue
Employees report to 2 managers, creating potential conflicts
Delayering
Delayering
Removing management layers to create flatter structures