INTRODUCTION TO LINE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Oldest and traditional
organizational structure
Known as military
organization
Direct line of authority
Managers have direct
control over subordinates
Proper chain of command
Subordinates are
responsible to their
immediate superior

DEFINITION BY EXPERT:

Line structure consist

of the
direct vertical
relationships,
which connect the
position

Pure Line Organization

Individuals perform same type of
work
Different groups are divided
Different workers of same group
perform all types of work
Despite the division of groups,
works are not divided

Production Manager

Fig: Pure Line Organizational

Structure

2.Departmental Line Organization:

Division of departments on the
basis of works
Appointment of department head
Department head obtains authority
from his immediate superior
Division of different sectors in same
departments

General
Production
Finance
Foreman
Manager
Manager
Manager
Spinning
Dying
Weaving
Section
Section

Fig: Departmental Line Organizational

Structure

Advantages of Line Organizational

Structure
Simple
Quick decision and
implementation
Maintain discipline
Fixation of responsibility
Flexibility in operation
Effective management
Economical organization

Disadvantages of Line
Organizational Structure

Over-loading on managers
Lack of specialization
Autocratic leadership
Problem of coordination
Inefficiency
Lack of stability
Unsuitable under present
day environment

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