Section 1 : Organisational Structures and their types.
Business Organisation.

The organization of a business defines the part each member of an organization is expected to play, the relationship between those members, and their co-ordination, so that their joint efforts will be as effective as possible.

The organisation process involves the following:

Consideration of plans 
Determining the work activities 
Classifying and grouping activities
Assigning work and delegating authority 
Establishing the chain of command.

In a Word document (or Powerpoint slideshow) summarise the following points from the readings. There are 13 topics.

1/. The Team Structure involves various team members. Identify each and briefly what are their roles.

2/. What sort of research must be done and why?

3/. In summary format prioritise (in highest to lowest importance) what sort of location features that affect the planning and management of a business.

4/. List the most common business structures and discuss what are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business structure.

5/. Business Planning
A plan is a scheme of action with a definite purpose. Planning involves setting, clarifying and prioritizing goals.

Define the nature of the business process and define what each of these sections of the business processes do. 

Define and give an example of a business plan.

Define and give an example of a tactical plan.

6/. Give an example - of a company/organisation in each of each of these types of business.

Manufacturer
Wholesaler
Retailer
Primary producer
Service Provider

7/. Management Levels.

Name the five tiers in order of seniority

8/. Describe what areas of responsibility does marketing include?

9/. Product Development and New Product Development - what does this incorporate?

10/. E-commerce what are it's main advantages?

11/. Why do businesses need to keep up with emerging technologies?

12/. What are the problems associated with new technologies?

13/. What types of finance are 'possibly' available to business?

This is due by: Tuesday Week 4A - 20/02.