B1 Flat Organisational Structures
Managers and supervisors have large spans of control and as a result, there are fewer levels in the organisational structure. As there are fewer levels, senior staff and floor staff can have more direct contact and teamwork is encouraged rather than ‘micro management’ due to supervisors having larger teams to manage.
Benefits
Good communication
Motivation
Promotes teamwork
Autonomy and motivation
Innovation
Saves management costs
Limitations
Fewer progression opportunities
Wider spans of control
Confusing chain of command
