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Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies

2.2.1Simple organisational structures

Simple organisational structures in Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.2.1.1Identify the main functional areas of a business.
  2. 2.2.1.2Explain tall and flat hierarchies, chains of command and spans of control, and interpret simple organisational charts.
  3. 2.2.1.3Explain flexible working and evaluate part-time and full-time employment.

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  • Organisational structure, hierarchy and span of control

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Simple organisational structures: sample question

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Which feature describes a flat organisational structure?

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