Organisational Structures

Types of Organisational Structures ... Hierarchical (tall) Flat These can be CENTRALISED or DECENTRALISED! Why might a business chose to have a decentralised structure?

Responsibilities for jobs At the “top” of the organisation: DIRECTORS – what are their responsibilities? Usually one for each department! The policies of the business Long Term planning – “strategic” activities Setting short term objectives – “targets” eg – how will we make $1m profit? how will we reduce waste by 10%?

Responsibilities for jobs At the “top” of the organisation: MANAGERS – what are their responsibilities? The Day to Day running of the departments: Carry out the instructions from the Directors “Delegate” work to other workers Make sure the departments targets are met Solve daily problems Manage people & finances

Responsibilities for jobs EMPLOYEES – what are their responsibilities? They listen to managers and carry out their tasks They meet the targets set by the managers The produce work to a high standard They work together as a TEAM to make the business efficient!

Responsibilities for jobs At the “top” of the organisation: DIRECTORS – what are their responsibilities? Usually one for each department! The policies of the business Long Term planning – “strategic” activities Setting short term objectives – “targets” eg – how will we make $1m profit? how will we reduce waste by 10%?

Organisational Structure What does the chart show us? Why use one?

Organisational Structure

Organisational Structure

Organisational Structure What are the benefits of Delegation? What are the disadvantages? (think about the manager and the worker!)

Construct and organisational structure of your choice, showing 4 levels within the business ... Highlight on your chart in your own way: Span of Control Delegation Chain of Command Explain on your chart what the difference is between “centralised” and “decentralised” structures!

Think about the areas in a supermarket ... QUESTION ... How do you think different members of staff are dependent on each other in any organisation? Think about the areas in a supermarket ... Provide 2 examples of where you think things could go wrong if someone has not done their job properly ... EXPLAIN why!

Which Structure is best ... Flat Structure? Tall Structure? Give your reasons, with examples of which one is the best! What is the key word that will determine which structure is “chosen” by a business? C ...................