Module 2 - LO1 Organisation Structure .pptx

Module 2 - LO1 Organisation Structure

1. what are structures for? Structures give employees more clarity, help manage expectations, enable better decision-making and provide consistency. Organisation Structure and Functions 1 22/05/2024

2. 7 types of organisational structures Horizontal/Flat Hierarchical Divisional Matrix Team-based Functional Network Organisation Structure and Functions 2 22/05/2024

3. better defined levels of authority & responsibility clearer career path/progression gives motivation slow down innovation or important changes biased acts towards own department's interest less "ownership" or expressions hierarchical top down chain of command, most common form of structure CEO SALES & MARKETING FINANCE HR Organisation Structure and Functions 3 22/05/2024

4. focus on role encourages specialisations scalable in any size of company can create silos in organisations hampers interdepartmental communication obscures processes & strategies for different market or products in company functional top down chain of command, organised according to specific skills and corresponding functions in the company, departmentalised CEO FIN HR S&M Supervisors Managers Organisation Structure and Functions 4 22/05/2024

5. no clear supervisor to report to may cause confusion skills and knowledge will be more generalised horizontal or flat companies with fewer levels between upper management and employees more involvement & responsibility more open communication easier coordination and faster implementation of new ideas and strategies CEO Managers Organisation Structure and Functions 5 22/05/2024

6. common structure in SMEs a combination of hierarchical and functional CEO Sales Accounting & Finance Human Resource Manager Manager Manager Employee Employee Employee Employee Employee Employee Employee Employee Employee Organisation Structure and Functions 6 22/05/2024