Organisational structures & different way work (OCR GCSE Business): Flashcards

Number of employees managed directly by a manager

Lines of authority in a business

Employees that a manager is responsible for

Job or responsibility given to a subordinate

Power to control others or decisions in a business

Lots of levels of hierarchy & narrower spans of control

Fewer levels of hierarchy & wider spans of control

More expensive & slower communication

Faster communication & staff feel equal

Working over 35 hours per week for same employer

Working fewer hours per week than full-time employee

Employer doesn't provide any minimum working hours

Working for oneself, rather than for an employer

Ability to choose when to start & finish work

Schedule of work hours that rotate regularly