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Organizational StructuresBusiness Management
Mrs. Walton
Student will be able to:O Explain how businesses organize for
managementO List three levels of management and
compare their responsibilitiesO Name the four functions of
managementO Analyze if a managerial position is
for you.
Key TermsO Management
planO Organizational
chartO Line authorityO Centralized
organizationO Decentralized
organization
O Departmentalization
O Top-level manager
O Middle managerO Operational
manager
Managerial StructuresO Managerial plan divides a company
into different departments run by different managers
O Organizational chart shows how the business is structured and who is in charge of whom
Authority
Line authority – the managers at the top of the line are in charge of those beneath themCentralized organization puts authority on one place, with top managementDecentralized organization gives authority to a number of different managers to run their own departments
Structure
Departmentalization divides responsibility among specific units or departments
Levels of ManagementO Top-level managers are responsible
for setting goals and planning for the future
O Middle manager carry out the decisions of top managementO Plant manager O Regional managersO Department heads
O Operational managers are responsible for the daily operation of the business
Managerial FunctionsO Planning and StaffingO OrganizingO LeadingO Controlling
Manager QualitiesO Ability to perform varied activitiesO Ability to work under pressureO Effective communicationO Interpersonal skillsO Ability to gather and use information
If you are offered the position there are things
to be consideredAdvantages Disadvantages
O Earn more moneyO Position carries
more respect and prestige
O Have more authorityO Have greater control
over your time and how to spend it
O Get the blame when things go wrong
O Become target for criticism
O Pressure to do it right the first time
O Relationship with your peer change