03:Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of GDC’s organisational structure.[4]
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:33 pm
GDC is a transport delivery business in country Z. It operates in a competitive market. GDC has 5000 employees and 1000 delivery vehicles. GDC’s organisational structure has many levels of hierarchy with a long chain of command. The managers use an autocratic leadership style. Last year GDC delivered 2 billion parcels for businesses. The Managing Director said: ‘Having a good reputation is important. We have also benefited from economies of scale’. GDC wants to expand its operations to another country, but cannot decide the best way to do this.
03:Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of GDC’s organisational structure.[4]
Possible KN Points:
Advantages:
>Employee have a clearly defined role.
>Clear chain of command OR know their manager.
>Employees have a clear career structure.
>Specialists can be employed.
Disadvantages:
>Slow communication.
>Heavy workload for managers.
>Can create rivalry between departments.
>Workers can feel isolated.
03:Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of GDC’s organisational structure.[4]
Possible KN Points:
Advantages:
>Employee have a clearly defined role.
>Clear chain of command OR know their manager.
>Employees have a clear career structure.
>Specialists can be employed.
Disadvantages:
>Slow communication.
>Heavy workload for managers.
>Can create rivalry between departments.
>Workers can feel isolated.