B1 Hierarchical Organisational Structures
A traditional approach of organising staff into different functions with levels that represent the power they have in the organisation. The people at the top of the hierarchy have the most decision-making power and orders are passed down to different levels through the chain of command.
Benefits
Clear chain of command
Clear progression route for promotion
Specialisation
Clear understanding of roles of responsibilities
Narrow span of control - close supervision
Limitations
Poor flexibility
Communication issues
Siloed view
Centralised decision making
Bureaucracy
