What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of hierarchical structure?

Answer 1

Disadvantages include but are not limited to:Communications between the employees and other staff could get lost!Jealousy between employees when one gets promoted.Employees may not agree on the changes within the company and unwisely express that.Advantages

• Employees at a lower rank know who the boss is
• lower ranks can get promoted.
• Employees know exactly what position they are in and also know what job they have to do.

Answer 2

Advantages of Hierarchical Structure• Employees recognize defined levels of leadership within the organization; authority and levels of responsibility are obvious. • Opportunities for promotion motivate employees to perform well. • Hierarchical structures promote developing employees as specialists. Employees may narrow their field of focus and become experts in specific functions. • Employees become loyal to their departments and look out for the best interest of their area. Disadvantages of Hierarchical Structure• Communication across different departments tends to be less effective than in flat organizations. • Rivalry between departments may inflame as each department makes decisions that benefit its own interests rather than the organization's as a whole. • Increased bureaucracy often hinders an organization's speed to change. Increased time may be required to respond to clients. • Salaries for multiple layers of management increase an organization's costs.