Flat & tall structure

• What are the two structures compared in the question?

  Tall and flat structures
• Why is it important to mention span of control in the discussion?

  It affects communication and management efficiency
• What is a benefit of a tall structure regarding span of control?

  Narrow span of control at all levels
• What does a narrow span of control imply for a manager?

  They communicate with fewer employees
• How does a wide span of control affect a manager's workload?

  It increases the number of communications required
• What is a characteristic of a flat structure's chain of command?

  It has fewer layers of management
• How does a short chain of command benefit decision-making?

  Decisions are communicated quickly
• What happens to communication in a long chain of command?

  It becomes slow and cumbersome
• What is the typical growth path of a business structure?

  From flat structure to tall structure
• What can happen if a tall firm adds too many managers?

  Costs of the business may increase
• What is a common solution to high labor costs in tall structures?

  Eliminating a layer of management
• Which layer of management is often made redundant to reduce costs?

  Middle managers
• What are the key differences between tall and flat structures?

  • Tall structures have many layers of management
  • Flat structures have few layers of management
  • Tall structures have a narrow span of control
  • Flat structures have a wide span of control
  • Communication is slower in tall structures
  • Communication is faster in flat structures