Centralization and Decentralization
February 12, 2025
Organizations are basically clasified on the basis of relationships. There are two types of organizations formed on the basis of relationships in an organization Formal Organization – This is one which refers to a structure of well defined jobs each bearing a measure of authority and responsibility. It is a conscious determination by which people […]
Following are the main obstacles that organizations face in the process of manpower planning: Under Utilization of Manpower: The biggest obstacle in case of manpower planning is the fact that the industries in general are not making optimum use of their manpower and once manpower planning begins, it encounters heavy odds in stepping up the […]
Manpower Planning which is also called as Human Resource Planning consists of putting right number of people, right kind of people at the right place, right time, doing the right things for which they are suited for the achievement of goals of the organization. Human Resource Planning has got an important place in the arena […]
Line organization is the most oldest and simplest method of administrative organization. According to this type of organization, the authority flows from top to bottom in a concern. The line of command is carried out from top to bottom. This is the reason for calling this organization as scalar organization which means scalar chain of […]
Directing or Direction function is said to be the heart of management of process and therefore, is the central point around which accomplishment of goals take place. A few philosophers call Direction as “Life spark of an enterprise”. It is also called as on actuating function of management because it is through direction that the […]
Line and staff organization is a modification of line organization and it is more complex than line organization. According to this administrative organization, specialized and supportive activities are attached to the line of command by appointing staff supervisors and staff specialists who are attached to the line authority. The power of command always remains with the line executives and staff supervisors guide, advice and council the line executives. Personal Secretary to the Managing Director is a staff official.
MANAGING DIRECTOR | ||
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Production Manager | Marketing Manager | Finance Manager |
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Plant Supervisor | Market Supervisor | Chief Assisstant |
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Foreman | Salesman | Accountant |
The line executive can concentrate on the execution of plans and they get relieved of dividing their attention to many areas.
The planning and investigation which is related to different matters can be done by the staff specialist and line officers can concentrate on execution of plans.
Line executives can give due concentration to their decision making. This in itself is a training ground for them.
At times the staff specialist also provide wrong decisions which the line executive have to consider. This can affect the efficient running of the enterprise.
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