This article throws light upon the eight main factors to be considered while choosing a basis of departmentation. The factors are: 1. Work and Process 2. Specialisation 3. Capabilities of Workers 4. Technology 5. Competitors' Approach 6. Co-Ordination and Control 7. Environment 8. Optimum Utilisation of Resources. Factor # 1. Work and Process: Departments should be created on the basis [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Departmentation:- 1. Meaning of Departmentation 2. Departmentation (Grouping into Sections, Departments and Higher Administrative Units) 3. Bases. Meaning of Departmentation: We have to divide the work to be performed. First we have to group tasks to form individual jobs. This is called arranging the manageable units for individuals. Then we have to [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and means of departmentation. Meaning of Departmentation: The term department designates a distinct area, division or branch of an organisation over which a manager has authority for the performance of specified activities. A department, as the term is generally used, may be the production division, the sales department, the market [...]