Management structure

• Economie
• Secondary Education

What do you think it takes
to be an effective manager?

Chapter 7

Section 2: Management Structures

Pages 115-119

Objectives

Identify the difference between management structures

Analyze the six skills necessary for effective management

Discuss the use of decentralized organization by some businesses

Vocabulory

Line authority is an organizational structure in which managers

on one level are in charge of those beneath them.

A line and staff authority organizational chart shows the direct line of authority (indicated by solid lines) as well as staff who advise the line personnel (indicated by dotted lines).

 Centralized organization that puts authority in one place—with top management

Decentralized organization gives authority to a number

of different managers.

Departmentalization divides responsibility among specific

units, or departments.

 An entry-level job is a beginner-level position

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Do you find a difference between the two structures given?If yes, state the difference.

What is is an organizational structure in which managers
on one level are in charge of those beneath them?

1. Centralized
2. Line and staff authority
3. Line Authority
4. Decentralized

Compare the concepts of line authority and line and staff authority by thinking of some examples where one of the management structures seems to have a clear advantage

You are an operations manager for a ceramics manufacturer. The president’s son is assigned to work for you, but after two weeks, you notice that he spends a lot of time on the Internet, does little work, and does not get along with other workers. If you do nothing, then production will be affected. What should you do?

Decentralized organizations

Decentralized organizations are often evident in international businesses. Some U.S. managers working in foreign countries have more decision-making power because they know their markets well.

Some businesses use decentralized organization. Give your opinion on its pros and cons

Name a business which uses decentralized organization.

Give important terms of the lesson