Organizational Structures and Their Impacts

The video explores organizational structures, focusing on flat and tall types. It discusses their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, using a case study of Getaways. Flat structures have fewer management layers, leading to quicker communication but less control. Tall structures have more layers, offering clear career paths but slower communication. The video emphasizes understanding these structures' impacts on business operations.

Why is having an organizational structure important for a business?

• It reduces the need for communication.

• It eliminates the need for management.

• It increases the number of employees.

• It helps in understanding roles and responsibilities.

What is a key characteristic of a flat organizational structure?

• Many layers of management

• Long chain of command

• Wide span of control

• Narrow span of control

In a tall organizational structure, how many direct reports does a manager typically have?

• Many direct reports

• No direct reports

• Direct reports are not defined

• Few direct reports

Which of the following is an advantage of a tall organizational structure?

• Wider span of control

• Faster decision-making

• Lower management costs

• Easier monitoring of work

What is a disadvantage of a tall organizational structure?

• Quick communication

• High employee motivation

• Expensive management costs

• Wide span of control

How does a flat structure affect communication within a business?

• Slows down communication

• Speeds up communication

• Makes communication more complex

• Eliminates the need for communication

What is a potential disadvantage of a flat organizational structure?

• Limited opportunities for promotion

• Increased management costs

• Long chain of command

• Narrow span of control

Which structure is more likely to lead to job satisfaction due to increased responsibility?

• Matrix structure

• Hierarchical structure

• Tall structure

• Flat structure

What is a benefit of having fewer layers in an organization?

• More sharing of ideas

• Increased hierarchy

• Slower decision-making

• Higher management costs

In which structure might managers lose control due to a large number of subordinates?

• Flat structure

• Tall structure

• Hierarchical structure

• Matrix structure