Organisational structures
Organisational structures
An organisational structure shows who reports to whom. A hierarchical or tall structure has many layers, narrow spans of control and a long chain of command, while a flat structure has fewer layers, wider spans of control and a shorter chain of command.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Business 2.5 Making human resource decisions, covering 2.5.1a Organisational structures, 2.5.1b The importance of effective communication, 2.5.1c Different ways of working, 2.5.1d Impact of technology on ways of working, 2.5.2a Different job roles and responsibilities, 2.5.2b Recruitment documents, 2.5.2c Recruitment methods, 2.5.3a How businesses train and develop employees, 2.5.3b Link between training, motivation and retention, 2.5.3c Retraining to use new technology, 2.5.4a The importance of motivation, 2.5.4b Financial methods of motivation, and 2.5.4c Non-financial methods of motivation. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start by mastering business terminology and the functional areas (marketing, finance, operations, HR) before moving on to the extended, evaluation-heavy questions that carry the most marks.