3.4.1 Organisational structures

What is meant by 'span of control' in an organisational structure?

• The number of levels in the hierarchy

• The number of subordinates a manager is directly responsible for

• The process of removing layers from the hierarchy

• The flow of information within the organisation

Which of the following best describes 'chain of command'?

• The number of people a manager oversees

• The line of authority within an organisation

• The process of delegating tasks

• The removal of organisational layers

What is 'delayering' in the context of organisational structures?

• Increasing the number of management levels

• Reducing the number of levels in the organisational hierarchy

• Expanding the span of control

• Enhancing communication channels

Why might a business choose to delegate tasks?

• To increase the workload of managers

• To empower employees and improve efficiency

• To reduce the number of employees

• To complicate the organisational structure

What is a key characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

• Few levels of hierarchy

• Wide span of control

• Many levels of hierarchy

• Decentralised decision-making

How does a flat organisational structure typically affect communication?

• It slows down communication

• It complicates the communication process

• It facilitates faster and more direct communication

• It requires more formal communication channels

Which of the following is a reason for a business to have an internal organisational structure?

• To increase the complexity of operations

• To clearly define roles and responsibilities

• To reduce the number of employees

• To eliminate the need for management

What impact does a wide span of control have on a manager's role?

• It reduces the manager's workload

• It increases the manager's direct reports

• It simplifies decision-making

• It decreases the need for delegation

In a tall organisational structure, how is decision-making typically affected?

• Decisions are made quickly

• Decision-making is centralised and slower

• Decisions are made at all levels

• There is no impact on decision-making

What is the primary purpose of having different job roles within a business?

• To increase the number of employees

• To ensure all tasks are completed efficiently

• To complicate the organisational structure

• To reduce the need for communication