line organisation
Definition
- Noun:
- A direct management structure: A "line organisation" is an organizational structure where authority flows in a direct, vertical line from top management to the lowest levels. Each employee reports to only one supervisor, and activities contribute directly to the organization's core output or objectives.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The manufacturing plant operates on a clear line organisation, with each shift supervisor reporting directly to the plant manager.
- For simple, routine tasks, a line organisation is often the most efficient structure because it ensures clear chains of command.
Advanced Usage
- "within a line organisation": operating inside this specific structural framework.
- Communication within a line organisation typically follows formal, hierarchical channels.
Variants and Related Words
- Line organization (noun): Alternative spelling (American English).
- Line structure (noun): A synonymous term for the same organizational concept.
- Line authority (noun): The type of direct supervisory authority inherent in a line organisation.
Synonyms
- Scalar organization: An organizational structure with a clear, unbroken line of authority.
- Hierarchical structure: A general term for an organization with levels of authority.
Related Concepts
- Staff organisation (noun): A contrasting structure where roles provide support, advice, and services to the line organisation but do not have direct authority over it in the chain of command.
- Chain of command: The formal line of authority, communication, and responsibility within an organization, which is a defining feature of a line organisation.
Noun
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the organizational structure of activities contributing directly to the organization's output
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