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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

1. A tall organizational structure would be:

• Many levels in hierarchy + wide spans of control.

• Few layers in hierarchy + narrow spans of control.

• Few levels in hierarchy + wide span of control.

• Many levels in hierarchy + narrow span of control.

An advantage of flat organization structure is:

• There is a narrow span of control.

• Communication is quicker.

• There are more opportunities for promotion.

• Work responsibilities are clear.

A hierarchical organization is one that has:

• A high number of layers of management.

• Few managers.

• A large number of employees.

• Few layers of management.

Which organisational structure is typically "boss-less"?

• Hierarchical

• Flat

• Matrix

• Holocratic

What is an organisational structure?

• A formal document for employees to discuss with colleagues

• A structured method of understanding who completes projects

• A way that organisational activities are divided, organised and communicated

• A communication strategy issued by the company

Which organisational structure appears to have lots of employees reporting to one manager?

• Hierarchical

• Flat

• Matrix

• Holocratic

Which is an advantage which flat organisational structures?

• no single decision maker

• all employees make the final decision

• gives employees more responsibility

• communication is controlled