The business organisation and its structure

[Snehal K]

Types of organisation
 Commercial
 Not-for-profit
 Public sector
 Non-governmental
 Cooperative

Main departments in a business organisation
 Research and development
 Purchasing
 Production
 Direct services provision
 Marketing
 Administration
 Finance

Anthony hierarchy
1. Strategic level
2. Management level
3. Operational level

Marketing mix
 Product
 Price
 Place
 Promotion

Scalar chain- vertical line of command

Span of control- number of employees under supervision

Tall organisation- large number of managerial layers

Flat organisation- fewer managerial layers