This IB Business Management Unit 2.2 – Organisational Structure resource introduces students to how businesses organize people, authority, communication, and decision-making. It begins with the key terminology needed for this topic, including delegation, span of control, levels of hierarchy, chain of command, bureaucracy, centralization, decentralization, delayering, and matrix structures. Students are guided through how each concept affects business efficiency, communication, employee motivation, accountability, and flexibility.

The lesson also develops students’ ability to compare different types of organizational charts, including flat/horizontal structures, tall/vertical structures, and structures organized by product, function, or region. For HL students, the resource extends into flexible organizational structures, including project-based organizations and Handy’s Shamrock Organization, helping students evaluate how businesses adapt to internal and external change. With clear explanations, real-world examples, structured comparisons, key concept summaries, examination tips, and investigation prompts, this resource supports students in applying organizational structure concepts effectively in IB Business Management assessments.