[zoe_1258]

hey could you please help me find the advantages and disadvantages on the following structure hierarchical/pyramid, flat and matrix. Much appreciated thanks zoe :eek:

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[simarpreet_kaur]

Advantages of Hierarchical Organisations


Disadvantages of Hierarchical Organisations

* Authority and responsibility and clearly defined
* Clearly defined promotion path.



* The organisation can be bureaucratic and respond slowly to changing customer needs and the market within which the organisation operates.

* There are specialists managers and the hierarchical environment encourages the effective use of specialist managers.



* Communication across various sections can be poor especially horizontal communication.

* Employees very loyal to their department within the organisation.



* Departments can make decisions which benefit them rather than the business as a whole especially if there is Inter-departmental rivalry.

Advantages of flat Organisations


Disadvantages of flat Organisations

* More/Greater communication between management and workers.



* Workers may have more than one manager/boss.

* Better team sprit.



* May limit/hinder the growth of the organisation.

* Less bureaucracy and easier decision making.



* Structure limited to small organisations such as partnerships, co-operatives and some private limited companies.

* Fewer levels of management which includes benefits such as lower costs as managers are generally paid more than worker.



* Function of each department/person could be blurred and merge into the job roles of others.
The advantages of a matrix include

* Individuals can be chosen according to the needs of the project.
* The use of a project team which is dynamic and able to view problems in a different way as specialists have been brought together in a new environment.
* Project managers are directly responsible for completing the project within a specific deadline and budget.

Whilst the disadvantages include

* A conflict of loyalty between line managers and project managers over the allocation of resources.
* If teams have a lot of independence can be difficult to monitor.
* Costs can be increased if more managers (ie project managers) are created through the use of