Organisational structure

Organizational structure refers to both the formal and informal frameworks that shape how a business is operated. An organization structure determines how employees are grouped together and plays a large role in a firm’s success. Choosing a structure is not a one-size-fits-all decision, and business owners must select the model that best suits the needs of their organization. Traditionally, many organisations have been in the form of a Pyramid structure. Most responsibility lies at the top and there is more staff at the bottom with less responsibility. There is a hierarchy, and staffs know their position within the organisation.
Hierarchies have tall and flat structure
Tall organisation
Tall organizational structure is one which has many levels of hierarchy. In these organizations, there are usually many managers, and each manager has a narrow span of control, they are in charge of only a small group of people. Tall structures tend to be more complicated and complex, and may be slower to respond to market changes than organizations where managers have a larger span of control. Employee satisfaction may be lower in a tall organization because of the many layers of bureaucracy and rigid rules. Tall organizations may face higher costs than in other types of business structures. One reason for this is the large number of managers and supervisors required in a tall structure.
Advantages:
There are various advantages of tall organizations. * Firstly, within tall organizational structure there is a close supervisory control because of the low span of managers. * Secondly, it is a more authoritative structure as a consequence; the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. * Thirdly, in a tall structure the responsible person is other accountable to the higher authorities. * Fourthly, this structure enhances the