Line Organizational Structure

INTRODUCTION TO LINE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
• Oldest and traditional
organizational structure
• Known as military
organization
• Direct line of authority
• Managers have direct
control over subordinates
• Proper chain of command
• Subordinates are
responsible to their
immediate superior

DEFINITION BY EXPERT:

Line structure consist
of the
direct vertical
relationships,
which connect the
position

Pure Line Organization
• Individuals perform same type of
work
• Different groups are divided
• Different workers of same group
perform all types of work
• Despite the division of groups,
works are not divided

Production Manager

Fig: Pure Line Organizational
Structure

2.Departmental Line Organization:
• Division of departments on the
basis of works
• Appointment of department head
• Department head obtains authority
from his immediate superior
• Division of different sectors in same
departments

General
Production
Finance
Foreman
Manager
Manager
Manager
Spinning
Dying
Weaving
Section
Section

Fig: Departmental Line Organizational
Structure

Advantages of Line Organizational
Structure
• Simple
• Quick decision and
implementation
• Maintain discipline
• Fixation of responsibility
• Flexibility in operation
• Effective management
• Economical organization

Disadvantages of Line
Organizational Structure
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Over-loading on managers
Lack of specialization
Autocratic leadership
Problem of coordination
Inefficiency
Lack of stability
Unsuitable under present
day environment

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