Organisational Design

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  1. Span of control definition

    The number of subordinates directly answerable to one manager

  2. What is a centralised structure?

    Organisational structure where most major decisions are taken at the very top of the organisation by the most senior managers

  3. What is a decentralised structure?

    Organisational structure where decision-making is passed lower down the organisation structure through the process of delegation

  4. What are the types of structure?

    Tall Flat Matrix

  5. What is a tall structure?

    One with many layers and narrow spans of control

  6. Advantages of tall structure

    Allows close supervision to staff Excellent communication within the immediate team Many layers of hierarchy means plenty of opportunities for promotion

  7. Disadvantages of tall structure

    Staff may feel over-supervised and not trusted by their manager Communications as a whole may be poor with so many layers for messages to pass through

  8. What is a flat structure?

    Structure with fewer levels within the hierarchy, but wider spans of control

  9. Advantages of flat structure

    Fewer levels of hierarchy Wider spans of control means increased delegation which may empower staff

  10. Disadvantages of flat structure

    Wider spans of control means increased delegation which may make staff feel stressed Less promotion opportunities may lead to staff being taken by other companies

  11. What is a matrix structure?

    Organisational structure which combines traditional structures and project teams

  12. Advantages of matrix structure

    Working together allows expertise from each departments to be immediately available, preventing possible delays in projects Learning from the views of colleagues in other departments helps to develop each team member

  13. Disadvantages of matrix structure

    Each project team member will have to have at least two bosses, which may lead to confusion Getting staff from different functional areas to agree can be difficult

  14. Ways structure can affect efficiency

    Poor communication leading to mistakes Duplication of tasks Tasks being overlooked and not done Departments failing to work together effectively

  15. Ways structure can affect motivation

    Scope to show initiative Extent of delegation Responsibility Receiving all information required to perform a job Opportunities for promotion