Match the verbs (1-9) with the nouns (a-i) to make collocations from the text. Translate the collocations.

1. to take a) a superior

2. to give b) a profit

3. to report to c) the risk

4. to have d) transfer prices

5. to carry out e) decisions

6. to encourage f) instructions

7. to make g) innovation

8. to run h) functions

9. to use i) line authority

Insert the right preposition where necessary. Consult the text. Translate the expressions.

1. to push autonomy down the line

2. to be concerned _____ the success

3. to divide the company _____ separate divisions

4. to deal _____ each other

5. to require _____ a definite leader

6. the teams are responsible _____ a project

7. to be credited _____ inventing organization

8. to be integrated _____ the chain of command

Answer the questions to the text.

1. What’s the difference between a hierarchical structure and a functional structure?

2. What structure is more efficient?

3. What drawbacks does each of the structures have?

4. What is matrix management?

5. What is expected to change in a company’s hierarchy?

Discuss in groups.

1. What are the different types of organizational structure?

2. What are the principles of each organizational structure?

3. Describe the organizational structure of any company. Draw a chart of this structure.

TEXT 2.

Find the words in the text with the following meanings.

1. happening often – common

2. to continue to be in the same state or condition

3. disadvantage

4. progress or development in your job, level of knowledge

5. coming or following one after the other

6. a person with the most authority in a large company

7. clear and easy to see or understand

8. to be the reason why someone does something

9. to be similar to someone or something

Read the text and do the tasks after it.

Company Hierarchy

A hierarchical organizational structure is a type of leadership structure common in a number of businesses and other types of organizations. This particular organizational model is sometimes described as resembling a pyramid, with the decision making process starting at the top and each successive layer having authority over the next. This means that with the exception of the individual who is considered at the top of the pyramid, such as CEO (Chief Executive Officer), everyone in the organization is directly accountable to someone else. The usage of a hierarchical organizational structure is common in many societies: businesses of all sizes and even religious organizations.

There are some advantages to using a hierarchical organizational structure. Typically, each position within the company structure is well defined. Hence, it is very easy to determine who should be responsible for specific issues that may arise during the operation of the company or other organization. Employees will have easy access to the requirements for promotion to certain positions and know how to go about rising within the organizational structure. The chance to receive support from the company, including financial support for education in areas relevant to the operation, is often present, which helps to motivate qualified employees to remain with the organization rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

There are also some potential drawbacks. Since the commands are so clearly defined, the effectiveness of the operation will often rest on how well people at each level manage those who report to them. This means that corrupt management can often do a great deal of damage before the issue can be addressed and corrected. In addition, if managers are not open to feedback from employees, this can help to reduce morale in the workplace, limit potential for advancement based on personal whims of the managers, and prompt valuable employees to seek opportunities with other organizations.

Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1581