12. Tall/Hierarchal Organisational Structures

  • Usually Large PLCs/Ltds

  • Many levels of hierarchy

  • Many managers → each has small span of control

Features

  • Many layers

  • Long chain of command

  • Narrow spans of control

Advantages

  1. More opportunities for promotion → increases employee motivation + productivity

  2. Easy to identify who is responsible

    • Clear accountability

  3. Reduce manager workloads

  4. Clearly defined roles + responsibilities

  5. Decision making centralised at top

  6. More mentoring

Disadvantages

  1. Higher costs → more staff

  2. Slower communication + decision making

  3. Subordinates have less freedom + responsibility

  4. Less rewards given to staff → not motivational