Human Resources - Deep Dive 1: Organisational Structures
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Episode 1: Understanding Organisational Structures
In this episode from Season 4 of GCSE Business Studies, we explore human resources and how businesses organise themselves through organisational structures. These structures determine roles, responsibilities, and relationships within a company, often visualised through diagrams that outline different roles and levels of authority, from the managing director to operators.
We delve into the two main types of organisational structures:
- Tall structures: Many layers of management and narrow spans of control, enabling effective management but slowing communication.
- Flat structures: Fewer layers of management and wider spans of control, resulting in faster communication but presenting challenges for managers overseeing large teams.
We also examine delayering, a strategy to reduce costs and improve communication and efficiency. While it simplifies the structure, delayering increases spans of control and redistributes the tasks of removed layers.
Using the example of a fictional tech company, we demonstrate how organisational structures impact business operations and decision-making.
Produced by PEELC Strategy Productions, this episode offers practical insights and examples to help you master this essential GCSE Business Studies topic.
Credits: Audio and AI assistance powered by Google Notebook LM.
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