Horizontal organization
A horizontal structure (also called a flat structure) is defined as an organizational framework where most of the middle management levels are gone. This way, employees have more accountability and autonomy. They can make decisions on their own without asking leaders. Usually, this type of structure is usually used by small firms like start-ups because it is easier to control (fewer employees and projects), but it can be implemented in firms of all sizes. So, generally, the owner of the company constitutes the top management and the rest of the business is composed of the managers and the employees who are at the same level of management.
There are many kinds of organizational structures, for instance:
- Hierarchical
- Functional
- Matrix
- Divisional
- Network
- Line
- Team based
- Circular
- Process-based
An organizational structure defines the hierarchy in a firm and describes the roles between members. There is no unique horizontal organization even if each company shares some specifications because they all have different structures, different problems, and distinct parameters. Choosing the organizational structure is crucial for a new company because it determines many parameters like communication channels, strategies, but also accountabilities of people.
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Author: Emma Cartillier
