ADMS 1000 Lecture 14: ADMS 1000 14
12 Dec 2019
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6) Line Organizational Structure
Line organizational structure is one of the simplest types of organizational structures. Its
authority flows from top to bottom. Unlike other structures, specialized and supportive
services do not take place in these organizations.
The chain of command and each department head has control over their departments. The self-
contained department structure can be seen as its main characteristic. Independent decisions
can be taken by line officers because of its unified structure.
The main advantage of a line organizational structure can be identified as the effective
communication that brings stability to the organization.
Line organizational structure chart drawn with Creately
7) Team-based Organizational Structure
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Line organizational structure is one of the simplest types of organizational structures. Unlike other structures, specialized and supportive services do not take place in these organizations. The chain of command and each department head has control over their departments. The self- contained department structure can be seen as its main characteristic. Independent decisions can be taken by line officers because of its unified structure. The main advantage of a line organizational structure can be identified as the effective communication that brings stability to the organization. Line organizational structure chart drawn with creately: team-based organizational structure. Team-based organizational structures are made of teams working towards a common goal while working on their individual tasks. They are less hierarchical and they have flexible structures that reinforce problem-solving, decision-making and teamwork. Team organization structures have changed the way many industries work. Globalization has allowed people in all industries around the world to produce goods and services cooperatively.
