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What is an organization structure defined as?
What is an organization structure defined as?
What is one of the achievements of an organization structure?
What is one of the achievements of an organization structure?
What is the basis for creating organization structures?
What is the basis for creating organization structures?
What is NOT a definition of an organization structure?
What is NOT a definition of an organization structure?
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Which of the following is NOT an achievement of an organization structure?
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of an organization structure?
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What does an organization structure help to determine?
What does an organization structure help to determine?
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What is an organization structure used for?
What is an organization structure used for?
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Which of the following is an achievement of an organization structure?
Which of the following is an achievement of an organization structure?
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What is one of the primary needs for an organisation in society?
What is one of the primary needs for an organisation in society?
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What is another reason why organisations are needed?
What is another reason why organisations are needed?
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What is one of the benefits of organisations to individuals?
What is one of the benefits of organisations to individuals?
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What is another reason why organisations are essential?
What is another reason why organisations are essential?
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What is one of the roles of organisations in society?
What is one of the roles of organisations in society?
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What is one of the reasons why organisations are necessary?
What is one of the reasons why organisations are necessary?
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What is the primary purpose of a project structure?
What is the primary purpose of a project structure?
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What is a characteristic of a matrix structure?
What is a characteristic of a matrix structure?
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What is an organization chart?
What is an organization chart?
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What is one of the purposes of an organization chart?
What is one of the purposes of an organization chart?
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What type of organization chart is characterized by a division into different levels with a top-to-bottom line of command?
What type of organization chart is characterized by a division into different levels with a top-to-bottom line of command?
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What is one of the benefits of using an organization chart?
What is one of the benefits of using an organization chart?
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What is a key feature of a matrix structure?
What is a key feature of a matrix structure?
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What is a key benefit of using an organization chart in a firm?
What is a key benefit of using an organization chart in a firm?
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What type of organization structure is characterized by few or no levels?
What type of organization structure is characterized by few or no levels?
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What is a limitation of an organization chart?
What is a limitation of an organization chart?
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What is the definition of span of control?
What is the definition of span of control?
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What are the two basic types of span of control?
What are the two basic types of span of control?
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What is a characteristic of a flat or horizontal organization structure?
What is a characteristic of a flat or horizontal organization structure?
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What is a determinant of span of control?
What is a determinant of span of control?
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What is a disadvantage of an organization chart?
What is a disadvantage of an organization chart?
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Why may an organization chart demotivate workers?
Why may an organization chart demotivate workers?
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What is a factor that influences the span of control in an organization?
What is a factor that influences the span of control in an organization?
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What is a characteristic of a wide span of control?
What is a characteristic of a wide span of control?
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What is an advantage of a narrow span of control?
What is an advantage of a narrow span of control?
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What is a result of a wide span of control?
What is a result of a wide span of control?
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What is a characteristic of a narrow span of control?
What is a characteristic of a narrow span of control?
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What is an advantage of a wide span of control?
What is an advantage of a wide span of control?
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What is a result of a narrow span of control?
What is a result of a narrow span of control?
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What is a factor that influences the management style?
What is a factor that influences the management style?
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Study Notes
Need for Organisation
- Organisations serve society and operate within social rules and values.
- They respond to social needs, aiming to make conditions better, safer, cheaper, and enhance the quality of life.
- Organisations achieve objectives that cannot be achieved by individuals, requiring coordination of individual efforts.
- They preserve and extend knowledge, storing and developing it for future generations.
- Organisations provide careers, work, and livelihood, bringing satisfaction and self-fulfillment to employees through efficiency and control.
Organisation Structure
- Definition: An arrangement of lines of authority and communication within a firm, allocating duties and responsibilities.
- It is a supporting framework designed for planning and executing activities of a firm.
- Organisation structure achieves: • Creation of hierarchies and work groups • Mechanism for allocating tasks and responsibilities • Coordination of activities • Setting up of control span • Centralising and decentralising activities • Determining the extent of individual responsibilities
Organisation Structure - Forms
- Project structure: Suitable for undertaking periodic, specialised work and development of a unit.
- Matrix structure: Combines the merits of project structure and functional specialisation with full-time, specialised units capable of handling more than one project at a time.
Organisation Chart
- Definition: A diagram showing the pattern of authority within an organisation, or a diagram showing the formal structure of an organisation and the interrelationships of its parts, positions, and jobs.
- Purpose: • Define system of accountability of a firm • Determine employee status within the management hierarchy • Facilitate organisational design • Prepare management succession plan • Show lines of communication • Show span of control of superiors or management staff
- Types: • Hierarchical: Division into different levels with top-to-bottom line of command • Flat or Horizontal: Few or no levels, used in small or individual unit organisations • Matrix: Same skill groups reporting to their respective managers
- Limitations: • Does not show developed social relationships • Relationships shown are often simplistic and do not reflect actual complex relationships • Easily becomes outdated and changes are often resisted • Does not show management style • De-motivates workers who feel their ranks are lower than expected
Span of Control
- Definition: The number of employees or immediate subordinates controlled by and reporting to a superior.
- Determinants: • Nature of subordinates’ work • Skill, capabilities, qualifications, experience of subordinates and manager • Availability and use of ICT • Subordinates’ knowledge of formal work rules and procedures • Management style and organisation approaches • Depth of organisation hierarchy
- Wide Span of Control: • Has more than six horizontal blocks of work functions • Flat structure with few levels • Subordinates are well trained and enthusiastically carry out instructions • Effective for simple tasks and in organisations with excellent communication
- Narrow Span of Control: • Has a maximum of six horizontal blocks of work functions • Tall structure with many levels • Superiors are able to focus and give full attention to the needs of immediate subordinates • Facilitates and enhances specialisation of function, easy vertical communication, and effective coordination of subordinates’ work
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This quiz covers the need for organisations in society, their role in responding to social needs, and achieving objectives that individuals cannot.