types of organisation structure

Define what is meant by an organisational structure

• How people and departments are organised within a department

• Workers employed by a business

Define what is meant by authority

• The number of levels of authority that are in the chain of command

• Number of subordinates who report directly to the line manager

• Workers that a line manager is responsible for

• The power that one person has to make decisions and control what other workers do

Define what is meant by span of control

• The number of levels of authority that are in the chain of command

• Number of subordinates who report directly to the line manager

• Workers that a line manager is responsible for

• The power that one person has to make decisions and control what other workers do

What is the CEO's span of control?

• All of the staff

• Marketing, Finance, Ops and HRM

• Team Leaders

• Team Members

What type of organisational structure is this?

• Flat

• Tall

Which of the following is not an organizational structure?

• Hierarchical

• Management

• Flat Structure

• Matrix

What type of organizational structure is this?

• Matrix

• Flat

• Hierarchical

What is the main characteristic of a functional structure?

• Organizes employees based on geographical location

• Organizes employees based on their age

• Organizes employees based on functions they perform

• Organizes employees based on their favorite color

Name one advantage of a functional structure.

• Decreased efficiency and productivity

• Specialization and expertise

• Lack of coordination and communication

• Limited career development opportunities

What is the potential drawback of a functional structure?

• Efficient decision-making process

• Lack of communication and coordination

• High employee morale and satisfaction