LINE & STAFF

ORGANISATION

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ADITI
ASHISH
MITAKSHARA
PRAMOD
 WHAT IS LINE

ORGANISATION
Line structure consist of direct vertical relationship
which connects the position and task of each level
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It represent the structure in direct virtual relationship

through which authority travels.
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 FEATURES
Authority travels from top to bottom.
Consist of direct vertical relation ship.
Superior exercises direct command over his subordinates
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Clarity of orders.
Consist of only direct responsible person for
accomplishment of objectives of organization
 ADVANTAGES

Clear cut relationship.

Unity of command.
Simplicity.
1 Prompt decision making.
Effective coordination.
Fixed responsibility.
Discipline.
Greater productivity
 DISADVANTAGES
Difficulty in staffing.
Concentration of authority.
Lack of specialization.
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Instability.
Poor motivation.
Ineffective communication.
Not useful for larger enterprises.
 STAFF

Person of the organization who provide advice

and service to line.

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Provide expert advice on important matters.
Enables line people to work more efficiently.
 Cannot directly issue orders to subordinates
in line departments.
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 ADVANTAGES

Specialization.
Growth and Expansion.
Lesser burden on line executives.
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Better decisions.
Training of Line executives.
Advancement of Research.
 DISADVANTAGES

Different orientation.
Conflict Between line and staff.

1 Lack of responsibility.
Lack of co-ordination.
Excessive reliance on staff.
Costly Structure.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

● Principals and practices of

management
-T.N.CHABRA.
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