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Type of organisational structure - Coggle Diagram
Type of organisational structure
Hierarchical structure
Pros
Allow for specialisation
establish clear authority for works and department
Cons
tend to be bureaucratic as the hierarchy is rigid (Slows down decision making communication and action)
Centralisation of power and authority can create problems
Definition
Structure in which power and responsibility are clearly specified and allocated to individuals according to their standing or position in the hierarchy
Flat (horizontal) structure
Pros
cheaper operation(fewer managers hired)
Improved communication
Cons
less promotional opportunites (fewer existing level)
Harder to manage hence decresed team cohesiveness
Definition
Few levels of hierarchy + wider span of control
Tall (verticle) structure
Pros
quicker and more effective communication (smaller teams)
greater specialisation and division of labour
Cons
less responsibility for managers may mean decreased job enrichment
longer channels of communication
Definition
Many levels in organisational hierarchy + narrower span of control
Organisational structure by product
Pros
Enables flexibility in the business environment
Specific objectives can be achieve easier
Cons
Can prohibit companies from achieving company wide goals since each unit operates on its own
Definition
Managing human resource based on the various types of product
Organisational structure by function
Pros
Specialisation enables greater quality and productivity
Clarifies organisational responsibility and allocation of task
Cons
Reduced interaction with employees who have different perspective
Lack of coordination as isolated groups may underperform
Definition
Managing human resource by different operational roles(marketing,production,finance)
Organisational structure by region
Pros
Greater overall control over staffing and training issue
Greater awareness and responsiveness to local cultural differences and consumer needs
Cons
language barrier
Cultural clashes
Definition
Manage of HR based on location(each geographic unit report to executive who oversee several location or report directly to top management at HQ )
Change in organisational structure
MATRIX STRUCTURE
Pros
Allow total communication between all members of the team
increased experience
Cons
Expensive to have so many teams
co-ordination problems
Definition
used for project works
Team members come from different functional area and report to project and functional manager
Hamdy`s Shamrock Organisation
Definition
Employees were the most important resource within an organisation rather than hierarchical structure
Type
Peripheral worker
Temporary,flexible,part time workers
Level requirement derived from demand generated by organisation`s product
Generally rewarded for periods of time they work
Contract worker
Employed for a specific task,often for certain time period(outsourcing)
Their pay based on performance rather than time
more flexible work than others(not managed directly by compan)
Job carries inherent risk of insecurity(semi-permanent nature)
Core worker
Full time,permanent staff,manager/professionals,central production staff
organisation aim and goal are clearly defined and they are essential for growth and continuity of the organisation
Their pay related to the success of the organisation