Business Structures & Recruitment

What is the purpose of an organisational structure?

• To define how activities are directed towards achieving the organization's goals.

• To determine the color scheme of the office

• To decide what snacks are available in the break room

• To establish the dress code for employees

Fill in the blank: The hierarchical structure shows the ________ of authority within a business.

• web of authority

• line of authority

• circle of authority

• chain of authority

Which type of organisational structure has a clear chain of command?

• Network

• Flat

• Hierarchical

• Matrix

Explain the difference between tall and flat organisational structures.

• Tall structures have many management layers, while flat structures have fewer layers.

• Flat structures have many management layers, while tall structures have fewer layers.

• Tall structures are more decentralized than flat structures.

• Tall structures have fewer management layers than flat structures.

What is the role of a line manager in an organisation?

• Overseeing a specific group of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, providing guidance and support, and communicating with upper management.

• Handling customer complaints

• Managing financial accounts

• Developing marketing strategies

Fill in the blank: The span of control refers to the number of ________ a manager is responsible for.

• colleagues

• projects

• subordinates

• meetings

What is the purpose of recruitment in a business?

• The purpose of recruitment in a business is to ensure the right people with the necessary skills and qualifications are hired to contribute to the success and growth of the organization.

• Recruitment is only for hiring temporary employees

• Recruitment is not important for business success

• Recruitment is primarily focused on hiring friends and family

List three methods of recruitment.

• Walk-in recruitment

• Internal recruitment, External recruitment, Referral recruitment

• Social media recruitment

• Online recruitment

Explain the difference between internal and external recruitment.

• Internal recruitment involves hiring from competitors, external recruitment involves hiring from within the organization.

• Internal recruitment is costlier than external recruitment, external recruitment is more time-consuming.

• Internal recruitment involves current employees, external recruitment involves external candidates.

• Internal recruitment focuses on entry-level positions, external recruitment focuses on executive roles.

What is the purpose of a job description?

• To confuse employees about their job roles

• To provide a detailed history of the company

• To list irrelevant skills and qualifications

• The purpose of a job description is to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of a specific job position.