organisation and management
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Organisational Structure
• Refers to the levels of management and division of responsibilities with an organisation
Organisation Charts
Chain of Command
• Is the structure in an organisation which allows instructions to be passed down from senior management to lower levels of management
Span of Control
• Is the number of subordinates working directly under a manager.
Line Manager
• Have direct responsibility over people below them in the hierarchy of an organisation
Effective Managers
Tasks
• Plan for the future
• Organise and delegate
• Coordinate departments
• Command and guide others
• Control and assess the work of departments
Qualities
• Intelligence
• Self-confidence
• Determination
• Initiative
• Good communication skills
• Enthusiasm
Advantages of Delegation
Manager
• Managers do not do every job themselves.
• Managers are less likely to make mistakes if some of the tasks are performed by their subordinates.
• Managers can measure the success of their staff more easily.
Subordinate
• The work becomes more interesting and interesting.
• Employees feel more important and believes that trust is being put in them to perform a job well.
• Delegation helps to train workers and they can make progress in the organisation.
Trade Unions
• Is a group of workers who have joined together to ensure their interests are protected.
Trade Unions
Advantages
• Strength in numbers
• Improved conditions of employment
• Improved benefits
• Improved job satisfaction
• Advice and/or financial support
• Possible improvement in communication between workers and management
Disadvantages
• Costs money to be a member
• May be required to take industrial action even if they don’t agree