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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term ‘delayering’ mean?
A
The process of adding layers of management, making an organisational structure taller
B
The process of removing layers of management, making an organisational structure flatter
C
The process of reducing the span of control for a manager
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Delayering? Delayering is the process of removing layers of management in order to improve organizational efficiency. This can be done by eliminating unnecessary levels of management, consolidating functions, or flattening the organizational structure.

Detailed explanation-2: -In simple terms, delayering is the process of removing red tape to make your organisation function better. It involves stripping out layers of management and hierarchy between the lowest and highest levels, effectively flattening your company structure to reduce your wage bill and improve efficiency.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delayering is the process of removing layers of hierarchy between the highest and lowest levels in order to boost operational efficiency, decrease the wage bill and remove red tape. Delayering typically removes middle managers, providing senior managers easier reach over the organisation as a whole.

Detailed explanation-4: -Delayering involves removing one or more levels of hierarchy from the organisational structure. Frequently, the layers removed are those containing middle managers. For example, many high-street banks no longer have a manager in each of their branches, preferring to appoint a manager to oversee a number of branches.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the difference between delayering and downsizing? If delayering involves removing layers, downsizing is making the organization smaller, for example, eliminating some unproductive jobs or units.

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