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Organisational structure questions

  1. Give an example of one organisation you know which uses a hierarchical structure. (2)
  2. Explain why is it necessary to have an organisation structure in a business. (2)
  3. In 1996 the then government started privatising British Rail, with a turnover of £ 3 billion and 100 000 staff. British Rail had five divisions:
    1. InterCity,
    2. Provincial,
    3. Freight,
    4. Network South East and
    5. Parcels.

  4. What sort of structure do you think British Rail used to have? Justify your answer. (3)
  5. Create a table for each of the following types of organisation, suggest decisions which would be made at the
    Organisation \/ LEVEL -> strategic tactical operational
    School or college      
    Retail chain selling sports goods      
    a multinational bank      
    A car manufacturer      
  6. 5. A small company with a rigid hierarchical structure is planning to introduce a computer system. Describe concerns a director may have on the effect on the structure of the company. (4)
  7. 6 Identify and describe the three levels of management usually found in an organisation. What types of information are needed at each level? (9)
  8. 7 List the relative advantages and disadvantages of functional, product and geographic specialisation.
   

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