Line & Staff

Organisation

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 WHAT IS LINE

ORGANISATION
Line structure consist of direct vertical relationship
which connects the position and task of each level
with those above and below it.

It represent the structure in direct virtual

relationship through which authority travels.

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 FEATURES
Authority travels from top to bottom.
Consist of direct vertical relation ship.
Superior exercises direct command over his
subordinates.
Clarity of orders.
Consist of only direct responsible person for
accomplishment of objectives of organization

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 ADVANTAGES

Clear cut relationship.

Unity of command.
Simplicity.
Prompt decision making.
Effective coordination.
Fixed responsibility.
Discipline.
Greater productivity

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 DISADVANTAGES
Difficulty in staffing.
Concentration of authority.
Lack of specialization.
Instability.
Poor motivation.
Ineffective communication.
Not useful for larger enterprises.

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 STAFF
Person of the organization who provide advice
and service to line.

Provide expert advice on important matters.

Enables line people to work more efficiently.
 Cannot directly issue orders to subordinates
in line departments.

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 ADVANTAGES
Specialization.
Growth and Expansion.
Lesser burden on line executives.
Better decisions.
Training of Line executives.
Advancement of Research.

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 DISADVANTAGES
Different orientation.
Conflict Between line and staff.
Lack of responsibility.
Lack of co-ordination.
Excessive reliance on staff.
Costly Structure.

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 What
did I
forget??

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