Organisational structures & different way work (OCR GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What is the span of control in a business?
What is the span of control in a business?
Number of employees managed by a manager
What is the chain of command?
What is the chain of command?
Lines of authority in a business
What is delegation?
What is delegation?
Giving a job to a subordinate
What are the key features of tall organisational structures?
What are the key features of tall organisational structures?
Lots of hierarchy levels, narrow spans
What characterises flat organisational structures?
What characterises flat organisational structures?
Fewer hierarchy levels, wider spans
What is a disadvantage of tall organisational structures?
What is a disadvantage of tall organisational structures?
Slower communication
Which advantage relates to flat structures?
Which advantage relates to flat structures?
Faster communication
What is a disadvantage of flat structures?
What is a disadvantage of flat structures?
Less opportunities for promotion
Why might a business choose a flat structure for creative work?
Why might a business choose a flat structure for creative work?
Everyone can share ideas easily
How many hours per week defines full-time work?
How many hours per week defines full-time work?
Over 35 hours
What is a key feature of zero-hours contracts?
What is a key feature of zero-hours contracts?
No minimum working hours provided
What defines self-employed work?
What defines self-employed work?
Working for oneself, not an employer
What is a disadvantage of shift working?
What is a disadvantage of shift working?
Can disrupt sleep patterns
What is an advantage of temporary work?
What is an advantage of temporary work?
Can gain work experience
What is a disadvantage of flexible working?
What is a disadvantage of flexible working?
Harder to communicate