Organisational Structure

What is a matrix organisational structure?

• A structure where employees report to two different managers.

• A structure where products are assigned to two different functional areas.

• A structure where a high number of staffers report to each manager.

• A structure where a low number of staffers report to each manager.

A reason why a firm should analyse its staffing structure would be to:

• Alter a marketing campaign

• Force staff to work harder

• Increase the range of products sold

• Identify gaps and vacancies

A business where the main decisions are all taken by senior managers in one place is called:

• Autonomous

• Director-led

• Centralised

• Decentralised

An advantage of a tall hierarchy is that it provides:

• Less risk of poor motivation

• Better communication

• Closer links wich customers

• More opportunities for promotion

A possible disadvantage of a decentralised structure is:

• Less control over decision-making

• Head office managers have more power

• Decisions can't be taken

• Employees won't feel empowered

An advantage of a hierarchical structure is:

• It give the opportunity for promotion, which will motivate workers.

• It has a wide span of control which means workers feel trusted.

• communication is quicker, so the business is more efficient.

• Communication is easy so errors are less likely.

A key benefit of a flatter organisational structure is often:

• Lower recruitment

• Higher retention

• Lower costs

• Higher authority

The process of flattening organisational hierarchies is known as:

• Delayering

• Team working

• Delegating

• Outsourcing