公司等级结构.pptVIP

Definition： A hierarchical organization follows the layout 布局 of a pyramid. Every employee in the organization, except one, usually the CEO, is subordinate to someone else within the organization. The layout consists of multiple entities that descend into the base of staff level employees, who sit at the bottom of the pyramid.In an hierarchical organization higher levels imply greater superiority and domination than the lower ones, and the chain of command extends straight from the top to the bottom. Advantages of Hierarchical Structure： 1 Using a hierarchical structure establishes clear authority for work and departments. Employees recognize defined levels of leadership within the organization; authority and levels of responsibility are obvious. 2Opportunities for promotion motivat employees to perform well. employees have a clear path to move up the ladder if they want to earn more money and assume more responsibility. 3 Hierarchical structures promote developing employees as specialists. Employees may narrow their field of focus and become experts in specific functions. 4 The hierarchical structure creates clear lines of communication. Subordinates know whom to report to and where to get information and directives. This serves to unify the department, resulting in coordination 协调 between its members. Disadvantages of Hierarchical Structure 1 Communication across different departments tends to be less effective than in flat organizations. 2 This structure isolates workers from other sections of the company, reducing interdepartmental cooperation and communication. 3 Oligarchic 寡头政治）often hinders 成为阻碍 an organization’s speed to change and slow things .The reason things slow down is because communication and requests must travel up and then back down the chain of command. 4 Lack of innovation and flexibility. Example: Hierarchical organization Thank you ! *