1. Human Organisation Charts
Remember key terms: Layer Chain of command Delayering Span of Control Authority [10mins]

2. Learning Objectives TOPIC: Topic 2: Human Resources
LESSON TITLE: The R&S Process (Recruitment, Appraisal, Training, Dismissal)
COMPETENCY FOCUS:
Research (I1): you will develop your skills in research as throughout this topic, you will need to research the role of human resource in HRM, the different job roles that exist within an organisation and also the recruitment & selection documentation that the organisation uses to help recruit the right people for their vacant job roles.
[IB Learner Profile Development: Knowledgeable]
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to…
LO1) To identify the different types of organizational structures (Gui)
LO2) To describe each type of organizational structure and annotate with key terms (Reg)
LO3) To analyse the organizational structure of your focus business in explaining the relationship of different staff at the organisation (Str)
SMSC: You will assess the organisational culture of businesses in terms of fundamental structure, purpose and strategy development.
CRITICAL THINKING KEY:
Knowledge Application Analysis Evaluation

3. What is an Organisational Chart?
An organisational chart shows the main parts of the organisation, the different staff job roles, how the business is organised and who is responsible to who.

4. More authority/responsibility
A Flat Structure
More authority/responsibility
Chain of Command
Span of Control

5. Hierarchical Structure (Tall)
Chain of Command
More authority/responsibility
Layer
Span of Control

6. Hierarchical Structure (Tall)
Chain of Command
More authority/responsibility
Delayering
Layer
Span of Control

7. Matrix Structure Project A Project B Project C Finance Manager HR
Marketing Manager
Production
Manager
Distribution
Manager
Project A
Project B
Project C

8. Matrix Structure
Most used in IT companies, construction companies and marketing consultants.
One-off projects.
When a contract is won, a project team is assigned to work together on the project. The team is headed by a project manager and the team may consist of someone representing each different dept.
When the project is finished, the team break up and go and work on another project with a different team.

9. Divisional Structure
Different divisions based on location, types of customer or what they do/products they sell. For example: L’Oreal has 5 divisions by what they sell – Professional products, consumer products, luxury products, active cosmetics and body shop.

10. Divisional Structure Managing Director Professional Products Division
Division Director
Division Manager
Finance Manager
HR Manager
Marketing Manager
Consumer Products Division
Luxury Products Division
Active Cosmetics Division
Body Shop Division

11. Functional Areas
Organisation is split into different functional areas.
Functional areas of a typical business-
Marketing & Sales HR
Distribution
Production
Finance
Functional areas may be different depending on the business. For example a hospital may be split up into maternity, ICU, Outpatients, A&E

12. Research Task
Now, conduct secondary research to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each organisational structure. Remember to refer to key terms! [30mins]

13. Set up your own company!
Now, set up your own business using one of the organisation charts we have looked at.
You must include:
A name for your business
The purpose of your business
Size/scale
Organisational chart [20mins]

14. Additional Key Terms
Centralisation: keeping all of the important decision-making powers within head office. Decentralisation: decision-making is passed down the organisation to empower subordinates. Subordinates: employees

15. Exam Question
Case Study Pg.113 (Activity 11.1)
26marks=45mins

16. Extended Essay
Research & make notes on: Tom Peter’s 7 S Model Henry Mintzberg
EXTENDED ESSAY/RESEARCH QUESTION:
Assess the advantages and drawbacks of firms organizing their employees (i.e. by function, geographical, outsourcing, offshoring & migration).

17. Reflection
Reflect on what you have learnt this lesson. What do you need to know more about?