What is organizational structure?
An organizational structure defines how activities such as task allocation, coordination and supervision are directed toward the achievement of organizational aims.
An organizational structure defines how activities such as task allocation, coordination and supervision are directed toward the achievement of organizational aims.
Chain of command
The order in which authority and power in an organization is wielded and delegated from top management to every employee at every level of the organization.
The order in which authority and power in an organization is wielded and delegated from top management to every employee at every level of the organization.
Organizational charts
- It is a hierarchy. There are different levels in the organization. Each level has a different degree of authority.
-It is organized into departments. Each of these departments has a specific job or task.
- It is a hierarchy. There are different levels in the organization. Each level has a different degree of authority.
-It is organized into departments. Each of these departments has a specific job or task.
Span of control is the number subordinates working directly under a manager
Line Managers have direct responsibility over people below them in the hierarchy of an organization.
Staff Managers are specialists who provide support, information and assistance to the line managers
The role of management
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Planning
Planning for the future of the organization involves setting aim or targets 
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Organizing
An organizational chart can help to show who has the authority to do different jobs. It also helps to make sure that specialization occurs and do not end up with two people doing the same thing. 
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Coordinating
A good manager will make sure that all departments of an organization work together to achieve the plans they have set. 
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Commanding
The task of management is more concerned with guiding , leading and supervising people than just telling them what to do. 
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