Get premium membership and access questions with answers, video lessons as well as revision papers.

What are the Merits of Line Organization.

      

What are the Merits of Line Organization.

  

Answers


Martin
1. Simplest

- It is the most simple and oldest method of administration.

2. Unity of Command- In these organizations, superior-subordinate relationship is maintained and scalar chain of command flows from top to bottom.

3. Better discipline

- The control is unified and concentrates on one person and therefore, he can independently make decisions of his own. Unified control ensures better discipline.

4. Fixed responsibility

- In this type of organization, every line executive has got fixed authority, power and fixed responsibility attached to every authority.

5. Flexibility

- There is a co-ordination between the top most authority and bottom line authority. Since the authority relationships are clear, line officials are independent and can flexibly take the decision. This flexibility gives satisfaction of line executives.

6. Prompt decision

- Due to the factors of fixed responsibility and unity of command, the officials can take prompt decision.
marto answered the question on March 4, 2019 at 08:18


Next: Outline the features of Line Organization.
Previous: Outline the features of Line and Staff Organization.

View More Principles of Management Questions and Answers | Return to Questions Index


Learn High School English on YouTube

Related Questions