Tall hierarchical structure

• how is the tall hierarchical structure formed

  very orderly and organised
• What does a tall hierarchal structure have lots of opportunity for ?

  Promotion
• Give two advantages of tall hierarchal structure

  Supervisors have small span of control - get to know subordinates really well

  knowing subordinates means they can delegate the right tasks and make sure team is well trained
• disadvantages of tall hierarchal structure

  Lots of layers and chain of command - inflexible

  communications may be slow within the organisation

  expensive - more managers and supervisors