Organisation Structures

Organisations are usually organised into ....

• Groups

• Departments

• Branches

An organisation shows everyone in the organisation from the top to the bottom.

• True

• False

What information can be included on an Organisation Chart

• Job Titles

• Date of Birth

• Names

• Room Numbers

• Photograph

What does an Organisation Show?

• Who does what job

• Who makes decisions

• Who is friends with who

• Who has authority over whom

• Who wants a promotion

Select an Advantage of having an Organisation Structure.

• Useful to see who is most likely to get a promotion.

• Useful for new employees to get an overall feel for the business.

• Useful to see who is good at their job.

• Useful for visitors to see the overall size of the business

  and where people fit in.

Select a disadvantage of having an Organisation Chart.

• There is no disadvantage

• It can be annoying to make one

• Information can soon be out of date.

• People don't like being on a chart

Who uses an Organisation Chart.

• New Employees

• Receptionists

• Members of Staff

• Visitors

The number of staff reporting directly to each manager

• Span of Control

• Chain of Command

Shows who is allowed to give instructions and who will receive them.

• Span of Control

• Chain of Command