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Types and Classification of Organisational Structures

This document discusses different types of organizational structures: line structure, functional structure, and line and staff structure. It provides details on each structure type, including their main characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. The line structure is the oldest and simplest, with a clear chain of command and management control. The functional structure groups employees by skills and tasks. The line and staff structure combines line management with staff support functions to share responsibilities.

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Types and Classification of Organisational Structures

This document discusses different types of organizational structures: line structure, functional structure, and line and staff structure. It provides details on each structure type, including their main characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. The line structure is the oldest and simplest, with a clear chain of command and management control. The functional structure groups employees by skills and tasks. The line and staff structure combines line management with staff support functions to share responsibilities.

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Types and

Classification Of
Organizational
structures
Group members
• PRATIKSHA GAUR
• ARTI RAWAT
• NIKKI TYAGI
• ANURADHA CHAUHAN
• HIMANI CHAUHAN
• SHAILENDRA YADAV
What is organization?

“ An organization is
a person or group of people
intentionaly
organised to accomplish an
overall,common goal or set of
goals”.
What is a structure?

“Structure is the established


pattern of relationships among
the component parts of the
organization.”
What is Organizational
structure?
Organizational structure determines the
manner and extent to which
roles, power, and responsibilities are
delegated, controlled and coordinated and
how information flows between levels of
management.
Types of organisation

1 Line structure.
2 Functional structure.
3 Line & staff structure.
Line Structure

Line structure is the OLDEST and SIMPLEST from


Of INTERNAL ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE. It was
First developed by the ROMAN ARMY .
In LINE ORGANIZATION ,top management has
complete control and the chain of command is
clear and simple. MANAGEMENT has
complete control.
Advantages
• Simplicity.
• Discipline.
• Economical.
• Strict controls.
• Flexibility.
• High moral.
Disadvantages
• Heavy burden on line executives.
• Favouritism.
• Rigidity.
• Unsuitability.
• Limited freedom.
• Instability.
FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
Employees are grouped together according
to their similar tasks ,skill or activities .
Functional structures are suitable for
SMEs with high level of specialization.
The decision making is centralised at the
top of the organization.
Benefits

• Efficient use of resource.


• In-depth skill development.
• Clear career paths.
• Strategic decisions are made on the top
of the organization.
Disadvantages

• Slow decision making.


• Less inovative.
• Performance responsibility is unclear.
• Limited management training.
• Poor coordination across functions.
LINE AND STAFF ORGANIZATION
Line refers to those positions and elements
of an organization which have the
responsibility and authourity and are
accountable for accomplishment of
primary objectuves.
Staff elements are those which have
responsibility and authority for providing
advice service to the line in attainment
of objectives.
Advantages
• Less burden on executives.
• Services of experts available.
• Limited tension on line managers.
• Benefits of Specialization.
• Training oppurtunities to employees.
• Flexibility.
Disadvantages
• Delay in decision-making.
• Buck passing among executives.
• Conflicts between line and staff.
• Executives.
• Costly organization.
• Complicated in operation.
• Discipline is affected.
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