2.5.1 Organisational structures - Word Drop

An organisational structure is the way people are arranged and how decisions flow. A ______ structure has many management levels, so promotion chances are good but messages pass slowly. A flat structure has few levels, so decisions can be made quickly. In a ______ business senior managers make most decisions, while a decentralised one lets local branches decide.

Effective ______ means information is transferred and understood by both sides. Too little can lower ______, so staff feel undervalued, while too much can overwhelm them. Common ______ include unclear language and poor listening.

A ______ worker works fewer hours than a full-time employee, and ______ hours let staff choose when to work within agreed limits. A ______ contract has no end date, a temporary contract ends on an agreed date, and a freelance worker is self-employed.

______ has changed ways of working by raising ______ through faster tasks and fewer errors. It also allows ______ working, where staff work from home.