Organisational Charts

Organisational charts can be tall or flat

• False

• True

Pick 2 advantages of a tall organisational structure

• Motivating for workers (as there is a clear route for progression)

• Workers are more specialised with specific job roles

• Communication is likely to be poor

• Lower management costs as not many managers

Which of these is a disadvantage of a tall organisational structure? (2 correct answers)

• Communication is likely to be poor

• Costs are likely to be higher

• No route for progression

• No specialised staff

A flat structure is likely to be cheaper as there are less managers to pay

• True

• False

What type of businesses usually have a flat structure

• Small businesses

• Large businesses

• Public Limited Companies

Which of the following is a definition of span of control

• The number of managers each worker is responsible for

• The number of workers each manager is responsible for

• The number of managers in a business

• The number of workers in a business

An advantage of a wide span of control is that...

• Lower management costs

• Closer supervision of workers

• Managers can look after workers better

• Managers have more time for workers

An advantage of a narrow span of control is that

• Higher management costs

• Managers can supervise workers more closely

• Workers may less motivated as manager doesn't have time for them

• Workers may be less productive

A centralised structure is one where...

• All decisions are made by head office

• Local managers make key decisions

• Head office don't make any decisions

• Branch managers make decisions

A benefit of a decentralised strucutre is... (2 corect answers)

• Decisions are made by the most qualified and experienced people

• Local managers may feel more motivated as they have more responsibility

• Decisions are made that are more appropriate to the local area

• Decisions can be implemented more quickly