Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
Korte lijnen
English translation:
Few (organisational) layers
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Sanmar
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Dutch term
Korte lijnen
Dutch to English
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Korte lijnen in de organisatie (d.w.z. weinig afstand tussen management en werknemers),
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Adam Smith
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Works in: Dutch to English, Flemish to English, Afrikaans to English, and 1 more.
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Few (organisational) layers
It depends a little bit on what you're asking here. If you're talking about communication between managers and workers then "lines of communication", as suggested by Joost would be the best (IMHO).
However, if you're talking about the structure of the organisation, which facilitates communication, management, etc., then the English (technical, i.e. organisational psychology / business studies) term is "layers".
So the phrase here would be translated as "few (organisational) layers", e.g.
"With fewer layers of management, employees and members of the public alike would benefit from improved communications, consistency and uniformity in service."
ref. http://www.eeoc.gov/abouteeoc/reposition/qanda-reposition.ht...
"The reduction of organizational layers is moving employees closer to the point of actual production or service delivery, where quick decision making is crucial."
ref. http://www.trainingedgeasia.com/programs/crest.html
However, if you're talking about the structure of the organisation, which facilitates communication, management, etc., then the English (technical, i.e. organisational psychology / business studies) term is "layers".
So the phrase here would be translated as "few (organisational) layers", e.g.
"With fewer layers of management, employees and members of the public alike would benefit from improved communications, consistency and uniformity in service."
ref. http://www.eeoc.gov/abouteeoc/reposition/qanda-reposition.ht...
"The reduction of organizational layers is moving employees closer to the point of actual production or service delivery, where quick decision making is crucial."
ref. http://www.trainingedgeasia.com/programs/crest.html
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Joost Simons
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Direct lines (of communication)
Een mogelijkheid, lijkt me.
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-10-06 11:16:22 GMT)
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Al hoeft een kort lijn niet altijd een directe lijn te zijn, uiteraard.
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-10-06 11:16:50 GMT)
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kort lijn = korte lijn
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Note added at 20 mins (2005-10-06 11:26:24 GMT)
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kort lijn = korte lijn
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Note added at 10 mins (2005-10-06 11:16:22 GMT)
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Al hoeft een kort lijn niet altijd een directe lijn te zijn, uiteraard.
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Note added at 11 mins (2005-10-06 11:16:50 GMT)
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kort lijn = korte lijn
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Note added at 20 mins (2005-10-06 11:26:24 GMT)
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kort lijn = korte lijn
Peer comment(s):
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Jack den Haan
7 mins
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| agree |
Laurens Landkroon
12 mins
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| neutral |
Harry Borsje
: direct communication
15 mins
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23 mins
Dave Calderhead
Netherlands
Netherlands
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Netherlands
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Native in: English
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short lines [of communication and a flat/simple hierarchy]
See refs below:
Their culture is expansive, international and is characterized by short lines of communication and an informal and pleasant working atmosphere. ...
www.stepstone.be/offers/offer_detail.cfm?id=284675
delegation of authority, approachable superiors, short lines of communication.
www.eurograduate.com/marketreports/ culture-matters/culture.html
but with simple organization, offers a low flat hierarchy www.isss.org/hierarchy.htm
This creates a simple hierarchy. The basic rule is `unity of command': ... line and staff, no matrixes, large span of responsibility and flat structures. ...
deming.eng.clemson.edu/ pub/tqmbbs/tools-techs/recursve.txt
Their culture is expansive, international and is characterized by short lines of communication and an informal and pleasant working atmosphere. ...
www.stepstone.be/offers/offer_detail.cfm?id=284675
delegation of authority, approachable superiors, short lines of communication.
www.eurograduate.com/marketreports/ culture-matters/culture.html
but with simple organization, offers a low flat hierarchy www.isss.org/hierarchy.htm
This creates a simple hierarchy. The basic rule is `unity of command': ... line and staff, no matrixes, large span of responsibility and flat structures. ...
deming.eng.clemson.edu/ pub/tqmbbs/tools-techs/recursve.txt
2 days 3 hrs
Flat organisation
A tall organisation has a larger number of managers with a narrow span of control whilst a flat organisation has few managers with a wide span of control.
A tall organisation can suffer from having too many managers (a huge expense) and decisions can take a long time to reach the bottom of the hierarchy
BUT, a tall organisation can provide good opportunities for promotion and the manager does not have to spend so much time managing the staff
Chain of command is the line on which orders and decisions are passed down from top to bottom of the hierarchy. In a hierarchy the chain of command means that a production manager may be higher up the hierarchy, but will not be able to tell a marketing person what to do.
The advantages of hierarchies are:
Helps create a clear communication line between the top and bottom of the business – this improves co-ordination and motivation since employees know what is expected of them and when.
Hierarchies create departments and departments form teams. There are motivational advantages of working in teams.
The disadvantages of hierarchies are:
The formation of departments can mean that:
- Departments work for themselves and not the greater good of the business.
- Departments do not see the whole picture in making decisions.
Hierarchies can be inflexible and difficult to adjust, especially when businesses need to adapt to changing markets – remember employees do not tend to react well to change.
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A tall organisation has a larger number of managers with a narrow span of control whilst a flat organisation has few managers with a wide span of control.
A tall organisation can suffer from having too many managers (a huge expense) and decisions can take a long time to reach the bottom of the hierarchy
BUT, a tall organisation can provide good opportunities for promotion and the manager does not have to spend so much time managing the staff
Chain of command is the line on which orders and decisions are passed down from top to bottom of the hierarchy. In a hierarchy the chain of command means that a production manager may be higher up the hierarchy, but will not be able to tell a marketing person what to do.
The advantages of hierarchies are:
Helps create a clear communication line between the top and bottom of the business – this improves co-ordination and motivation since employees know what is expected of them and when.
Hierarchies create departments and departments form teams. There are motivational advantages of working in teams.
The disadvantages of hierarchies are:
The formation of departments can mean that:
- Departments work for themselves and not the greater good of the business.
- Departments do not see the whole picture in making decisions.
Hierarchies can be inflexible and difficult to adjust, especially when businesses need to adapt to changing markets – remember employees do not tend to react well to change.
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Starting a business
Departments in a business
Financing a new business
Growing a business
Sole traders
Partnerships
Limited companies
Franchises
Co-operatives
Span of control
Stakeholders and ethics
Google ad links:
in contrast to a tall organisation which has a larger number of managers with a narrow span of control, a flat organisation has a few number of managers with a large span of control
Found this in the website underneath, which explains organisational structures.
A tall organisation can suffer from having too many managers (a huge expense) and decisions can take a long time to reach the bottom of the hierarchy
BUT, a tall organisation can provide good opportunities for promotion and the manager does not have to spend so much time managing the staff
Chain of command is the line on which orders and decisions are passed down from top to bottom of the hierarchy. In a hierarchy the chain of command means that a production manager may be higher up the hierarchy, but will not be able to tell a marketing person what to do.
The advantages of hierarchies are:
Helps create a clear communication line between the top and bottom of the business – this improves co-ordination and motivation since employees know what is expected of them and when.
Hierarchies create departments and departments form teams. There are motivational advantages of working in teams.
The disadvantages of hierarchies are:
The formation of departments can mean that:
- Departments work for themselves and not the greater good of the business.
- Departments do not see the whole picture in making decisions.
Hierarchies can be inflexible and difficult to adjust, especially when businesses need to adapt to changing markets – remember employees do not tend to react well to change.
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Aims and objectives of business
Starting a business
Departments in a business
Financing a new business
Growing a business
Sole traders
Partnerships
Limited companies
Franchises
Co-operatives
Span of control
Stakeholders and ethics
Google ad links:
A tall organisation has a larger number of managers with a narrow span of control whilst a flat organisation has few managers with a wide span of control.
A tall organisation can suffer from having too many managers (a huge expense) and decisions can take a long time to reach the bottom of the hierarchy
BUT, a tall organisation can provide good opportunities for promotion and the manager does not have to spend so much time managing the staff
Chain of command is the line on which orders and decisions are passed down from top to bottom of the hierarchy. In a hierarchy the chain of command means that a production manager may be higher up the hierarchy, but will not be able to tell a marketing person what to do.
The advantages of hierarchies are:
Helps create a clear communication line between the top and bottom of the business – this improves co-ordination and motivation since employees know what is expected of them and when.
Hierarchies create departments and departments form teams. There are motivational advantages of working in teams.
The disadvantages of hierarchies are:
The formation of departments can mean that:
- Departments work for themselves and not the greater good of the business.
- Departments do not see the whole picture in making decisions.
Hierarchies can be inflexible and difficult to adjust, especially when businesses need to adapt to changing markets – remember employees do not tend to react well to change.
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Aims and objectives of business
Starting a business
Departments in a business
Financing a new business
Growing a business
Sole traders
Partnerships
Limited companies
Franchises
Co-operatives
Span of control
Stakeholders and ethics
Google ad links:
in contrast to a tall organisation which has a larger number of managers with a narrow span of control, a flat organisation has a few number of managers with a large span of control
Found this in the website underneath, which explains organisational structures.
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