Organisational structure: Day 1, Ex 1.2

Choose the term which doesn't define an organisational structure

• division of labour

• type of leadership

• span of control

Choose terms that are appropriate to define an organisational structure

• work appriasal

• delegation of authority

• job description

• centralization

Do you agree:

An organisational structure is a visible characteristic of an organisation. We can see it and touch it.

• YES

• NO

Do you agree:

An organizational structure details how certain activities are delegated toward achieving an organization's goal.

• YES

• NO

Do you agree?

By reading the organizational chart, it is possible to find out which employees are more qualified and which are less

• YES

• NO

Do you agree?

An organisational structure is a formal allocation of work roles and administrative mechanisms to control and integrate work activities

• YES

• NO

What goals can we achieve by designing an appropriate organizational structure?

• Effective utilization of human resources

• Healthy communication between different divisions and teams

• Faster expansion into new markets

• Winning an award for the best employer

Which of the following items is likely to be least dependent on the organizational structure?

• CEO election

• Frequency of employee internal promotion

• Conflicts between employees

• Work duplication