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TraditionalBusiness
StructuresHierarchical vs Egalitarian
Which is better?
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From verticalto horizontal
bring on the egalitarianworkplacenon-hierarchical workplaces are
better.
Or are they?
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Bring on Egalitarian
Hierarchical vs. Egalitarian Structure
Hierarchical structure
Advantages / Disadvantages
Real life examples
Egalitarian structure
Advantages / Disadvantages
Real life examples
Conclusion: which is better?
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Comparison
Hierarchical
Few levels of hierarchy
Broad span of control
Responsive to change
Egalitarian
Multiple levels of hierarchy
Narrow span of control
Unresponsive to change
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HierarchicalStructure
Advantages and Disadvantages
Real Life examples
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Advantages
Possible promotion
Greater specialization
Closer supervision
More control by topmanagement
Disadvantages
Less empowerment
Higher costs
Delayed decision making
Less responsive to customers
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Real Life Examples
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Advantages
Elimination of boundaries
Allows task variety
Increase in employee
morale
Allows independence
Disadvantages
Does not always work forlarge companies
Less efficient for someindividuals
Confusion in leadership
Difficult for improvements
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Real Life Examples
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Conclusion : Blended Styles
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