Organisational structures (Edexcel GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What is organisational structure?
What is organisational structure?
How a business arranges itself to meet goals
In a hierarchy, how does authority flow?
In a hierarchy, how does authority flow?
From top levels down to bottom levels
What is a chain of command?
What is a chain of command?
The flow from top executives to workers
What is a benefit of hierarchical structures?
What is a benefit of hierarchical structures?
Clear opportunities for career progression
Why are hierarchical structures expensive to maintain?
Why are hierarchical structures expensive to maintain?
They require many managers
What does a flat structure have?
What does a flat structure have?
Fewer management levels
What is a benefit of flat structures?
What is a benefit of flat structures?
Faster and more direct communication
What is a drawback of flat structures?
What is a drawback of flat structures?
Limited promotion opportunities
What does span of control refer to?
What does span of control refer to?
How many people one manager supervises
What is a challenge of a wide span of control?
What is a challenge of a wide span of control?
The manager may become overwhelmed
What is delegation?
What is delegation?
Passing authority down to subordinates
In centralised decision-making, who makes most important decisions?
In centralised decision-making, who makes most important decisions?
Senior managers at head office
What is a benefit of decentralised decision-making?
What is a benefit of decentralised decision-making?
Decisions made by people who understand local conditions
What is delayering?
What is delayering?
Removing entire levels from hierarchy