1. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisational Structures Business Information Systems http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct

2. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct An organisation can be defined as “.. a body of people.” Or alternatively as “.. a central body of resources working together for a common goal.”

3. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisations can be categorised as... � Public sector � Private sector � Mutual � Charity

4. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Public Sector organisations � Divided into government departments. � Each department operating as an independent organisation. � Public sector functions based upon the needs of the public. � Considered as a free provision, though taxes indirectly fund.

5. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Private Sector Organisations � The objective is to make a profit. � These organisations provide a service or trade in a number of areas, including Finance Insurance Law Manufacturing Agriculture Education & Training Logistics Retail

6. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Mutual Organisations � These organisations are set up for the benefit of others. � They provide a co-operative function. � Trades Union � Clubs and Societies � Could be profit OR non-profit making � In some cases, members will share the benefits and profits that are made

7. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Charity Organisations � Classified as non-profit making � Not Public or Private Sector � Although they provide a social service they are not government controlled. � They rely upon donations to support their infrastructure.

8. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisational Functions Functional AreaExample Primary Farming & agriculture Secondary Manufacturing & production Tertiary Retail, finance & services Quaternary IT, computing & telecommunications

9. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Organisational Structures � Large organisations adopt this structure. � Individual departments will also adopt this structure � Each level of the structure denotes a level of management or user.

10. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Example of organisation in a tall structure Managing Director Assistant Managing Director Finance Director Finance Manager Team Leader Finance Assistant Highest Level Lowest Level

11. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct � More direct communication between the various decision making levels � Reduced barriers to communication � More open communication between levels � Easier planning for the needs of the various departments Benefits of a flat structure organisation include;

12. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct Flat Structure organisation Managing Director Finance Manager Finance Supervisor Finance Assistant

13. Organisational Structures http://www.geocities.com/natdipwct The de-layering process Middle management was usually the “victim” The de-layering process results in a “down-sizing” of the company