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Organization Design and Development
INDIVIDUAL
flat structure organizationASSIGNMENT
is better than tall structure
organization for business and costumer satisfaction
ID No Name
115221013 Fatima ismail Ali
Flat structure organization is
better than tall structure
organization
 comparison to a tall organizational
structure, a flat organization structure
Tall vs. Flat Organizational Structures in Management
Tall and flat organizational structures refer to the structures
of an organization’s levels of management. A tall
organization, or vertical organization, is one in which the
CEO sits at the top of the chain of command, with various
levels of management underneath. A flat organization, or
horizontal organization, involves fewer levels of
management and more employee autonomy in the decision-
making process.
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In comparison to a tall organizational structure, a
flat organization structure has fewer levels of
management and therefore a short chain of
command. Flat structures tend to empower the
employees more and allow them a greater sense
of responsibility and autonomy
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While it will not suit all types of organizations,
the benefits of a flat structure are: better
communication and relationships between
different roles. better team spirit as there is less
hierarchy. simple, faster decision making as the
chain of command is shorter
. Flat organizational structure VS Tall
Organizational Structure
 Flat structure organization

What is a flat structure? A flat

structure is an organizational structure
with only a few layers of management. In
a flat structure, managers have a wide
span of control with more subordinates,
and there is usually a short chain of
command
Flat Organizational Structure
 Advantage of a Flat structure organization

Flatter structures are flexible and better able to

adapt to changes. Faster communication makes for
quicker decisions, but managers may end up with
a heavier workload.

Instead of the military style of tall structures, flat

organizations lean toward a more democratic style
 Tall structure organization
What is a tall organization?
A tall organizational structure means that
management is broken down into several
layers, with executives on top and normal
employees on the bottom. A top-down
structure is another way to refer to a tall
organizational structure.
Tall Organizational Structure
 Advantage of a tall structure organization

In a tall structure, employees below the top-

level of management understand their roles
and responsibilities, which can increase
productivity and efficiency. Another
advantage is that employees are motivated
by the possibility of being promoted to the
management ranks.
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