Organisation and communication (AQA GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What impact does organisational structure have on communication flow?
What impact does organisational structure have on communication flow?
Significant impact
What happens to written communication volume as businesses grow larger?
What happens to written communication volume as businesses grow larger?
It increases dramatically
In tall structures, what role do management layers play in written communication?
In tall structures, what role do management layers play in written communication?
They act as filters or barriers
Why is written communication more efficient in flat structures?
Why is written communication more efficient in flat structures?
Messages travel more directly
What happens to verbal messages in tall organisations?
What happens to verbal messages in tall organisations?
They can easily become distorted
What benefit does personal contact provide in flat structures?
What benefit does personal contact provide in flat structures?
It helps motivate subordinates
What type of communication works best in centralised structures?
What type of communication works best in centralised structures?
Downward communication
Why is upward communication difficult in centralised structures?
Why is upward communication difficult in centralised structures?
Multiple layers of bureaucracy
What makes oral communication difficult in decentralised organisations?
What makes oral communication difficult in decentralised organisations?
Time zone differences
What communication method works best for multi-location businesses?
What communication method works best for multi-location businesses?
Electronic communication
Why do large multi-location businesses establish communication departments?
Why do large multi-location businesses establish communication departments?
To address complex challenges
How can a managing director communicate with all staff in a flat structure?
How can a managing director communicate with all staff in a flat structure?
Send one message simultaneously