2.5.1 - Organisational Structures

What is an organizational structure?

• A strategy for marketing products

• A technique for employee training

• A method to increase company profits

• A way to organize job roles and responsibilities

What is a span of control?

• The level of employee engagement

• The route by which instructions flow

• The hierarchy of the organization

• The number of employees a manager is responsible for

What does the chain of command represent?

• The route by which instructions and communications flow

• The organizational chart

• The span of control of each manager

• The number of managers in an organization

Who are subordinates?

• The board of directors

• The top-level executives

• Employees who manage other employees

• Members of staff that work for a manager

Which organizational structure is most common?

• Hierarchical structure

• Network structure

• Flat structure

• Matrix structure

What is a key feature of a hierarchical structure?

• No intermediate levels

• Many layers of management

• Short chain of command

• Wide span of control

What is an advantage of a hierarchical structure?

• Lower management costs

• Clear accountability and responsibility

• More employee autonomy

• Faster communication

What is a disadvantage of a hierarchical structure?

• Clear accountability

• High employee engagement

• Short chain of command

• Higher costs due to management salaries

Which structure is commonly used by smaller businesses?

• Hierarchical structure

• Network structure

• Matrix structure

• Flat structure

What is a benefit of a flat organizational structure?

• Long chain of command

• Higher management costs

• Faster communication

• More levels of management