Y10 Business Studies - C7 Organisation and Management

What does an organisational chart represent?

• A marketing strategy

• A list of employees

• A financial report

• A diagram of management structure

What is the main advantage of a short chain of command?

• Quicker and more accurate communication

• Higher employee turnover

• Increased costs

• More levels of management

What is the role of a manager in the planning function?

• To set aims or targets

• To supervise employees

• To evaluate performance

• To allocate resources

What does delegation involve?

• Giving final responsibility to subordinates

• Assigning authority to perform tasks

• Making all decisions alone

• Taking away tasks from employees

Which leadership style involves one-way communication?

• Democratic leadership

• Laissez-faire leadership

• Autocratic leadership

• Participative leadership

What is a disadvantage of autocratic leadership?

• Increased creativity

• High employee satisfaction

• Employee demotivation

• Quick decision making

What is a key feature of democratic leadership?

• Two-way communication

• Limited employee involvement

• Decisions made without employee input

• Strict control over employees

What does laissez-faire leadership encourage?

• Frequent supervision

• Employee creativity and responsibility

• Strict adherence to rules

• Centralized decision making

What is a trade union?

• A type of business structure

• A group of employees protecting their interests

• A financial institution

• A group of managers

What is an advantage of being a member of a trade union?

• Limited training opportunities

• Higher individual costs

• Strength in numbers during negotiations

• Less job security