This document discusses organizational structures and management in businesses. It defines key terms related to management structures and explains the different levels and functions of management. The levels of management include top-level managers who set goals, middle managers who carry out decisions, and operational managers who handle daily operations. The four functions of management are planning and staffing, organizing, leading, and controlling. The document also lists qualities needed for managerial positions and things to consider if offered such a position, like increased pay but also greater responsibility and pressure.

1. Organizational
Structures
Business Management
Mrs. Walton

2. Student will be able to:
O Explain how businesses organize for
management
O List three levels of management and
compare their responsibilities
O Name the four functions of management
O Analyze if a managerial position is for you.

3. Key Terms
O Management plan
O Organizational chart
O Line authority
O Centralized
organization
O Decentralized
organization
O Departmentalization
O Top-level manager
O Middle manager
O Operational manager

4. Managerial Structures
O 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

5. Authority
Line authority – the managers at the top of the
line are in charge of those beneath them
Centralized organization puts authority on one
place, with top management
Decentralized organization gives authority to a
number of different managers to run their own
departments

6. Structure
Departmentalization divides responsibility
among specific units or departments

7. Levels of Management
O Top-level managers are responsible for
setting goals and planning for the future
O Middle manager carry out the decisions of
top management
O Plant manager
O Regional managers
O Department heads
O Operational managers are responsible for
the daily operation of the business

8. Managerial Functions
O Planning and Staffing
O Organizing
O Leading
O Controlling

9. Manager Qualities
O Ability to perform varied activities
O Ability to work under pressure
O Effective communication
O Interpersonal skills
O Ability to gather and use information

10. If you are offered the position
there are things to be
considered
Advantages Disadvantages
O Earn more money
O Position carries more
respect and prestige
O Have more authority
O 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