Heirarchy
What is organisational structure?
It's how staff organise layers of management.
What is a chain of command?
The route instructions take from the top to the bottom of a business, including who is answerable to whom
What does the term ‘delayering’ mean?
The process of removing layers of management, making an organisational structure flatter
What is a subordinate?
A member of staff below a manager in the chain of command
What type of organisational structure is a small business most likely to have
Flat structure
Which of these statements best describes a part-time employee?
An employee who works for fewer than 35 hours per week, usually over fewer than five days
What is meant by 'decentralised' management?
In decentralised management, business decision-making authority is delegated down the chain of command to managers or branch managers.
What is a subordinate?
A member of staff below a manager in the chain of command
What is another name for a tall organisational structure?
a Hierarchical organisation
What does company culture mean?
Company culture is the shared values, attributes, and characteristics of an organisation.
What does 'chain of command' mean?
A system in an organisation by which instructions are passed from one person to another.
What is meant by advertising internally?
Advertising a job internally often happens when an employer wants to quickly and seamlessly move staff between existing positions. ... The application and job description can be emailed to all members of staff.
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Timebound
What does SWOT stand for?
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats