Workplace Structures 0.0 / 5 ? EconomicsEconomics All LevelsAll boards Created by: EmCreated on: 19-03-16 07:17 Workplace Structures These structures enable businesses to be efficient and flexible in the way that they work Some of the decisions businesses make need to consider: How labour will be divided The chain of command Control and authority (who is responsible for who and what are they responsible for) Patterns of decision making Numbers of layers within an organisation 1 of 5 Hierarchical (Vertical) Structures In this workplace structure employees are arranged into layers from senior management to front-line workers There are clearly identifiable organisational positions, roles, responibilities and accountabilities There is also a clearly defined span of control (e.g. number of employees reporting to the manager) Centralised decision making (decisions made without employees) Most common among business 2 of 5 Flatter (Horizontal) Structures There is improved communication between staff due to fewer layers Eployees are being actively involved in decision making Increased use of employees' knowledge, skills and experience Workers generally feel greater levels of empowerment and motivation Usually adopted by small businesses 3 of 5 Network Structures These structures outsource a number of their functions to outside businesses Usually the core business will exercise administrative control over the other business it has outsourced its functions to These structures tend to be flexible and can readily adapt to changes in customer demand or choice 4 of 5 Matrix Structures Businesses that undertake a proect or assignment usually form a team of specialists from different areas Benefits of using the matrix structure: Improved communication channes across the organisation (employees are working outside their department) Interdependent rivalries subside 'Cross pollination' due to an increase in the number of ideas being put forward 5 of 5
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