Shearings has changed its organisational structure to create two separate divisions.
To what extent might this new structure improve the performance of the business? (15 marks)
Definition:
A consequence of this may be...
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The redundancies may lead to a lack of motivation in remaining staff.
You are aiming for at least three 'arrows' here.
A possible lack of communication between the two parts of the business.
A consequence of this may be...
You are aiming for at least three 'arrows' here.
Possible points for evaluation:
Much will depend on whether the staff are trained in their new roles.
In the short run there may be additional costs but in the long run....
Other factors could affect the performance of the business such as the success of the new business venture
An organisational structure is the way a business is arranged to carry out its activities.
Possible points for analysis:
Staff have more focus on specific roles.
Possible points for analysis:
Staff have more focus on specific roles.
A consequence of this may be...
You are aiming for at least three 'arrows' here.
The redundancies may lead to a lack of motivation in remaining staff.
You are aiming for at least three 'arrows' here.
A possible lack of communication between the two parts of the business.
A consequence of this may be...
You are aiming for at least three 'arrows' here.
Possible points for evaluation:
Much will depend on whether the staff are trained in their new roles.
In the short run there may be additional costs but in the long run....
Other factors could affect the performance of the business such as the success of the new business venture
