This document discusses line organization, which is the simplest form of organizational structure. It describes line organization as having authority flowing from the top down in a scalar chain of command. The document outlines two types of line organization: pure line organization, where all individuals at a level perform the same work, and departmental line organization, where activities are divided into departments each led by a manager. Features of line organization include its simplicity, unity of command, and flexibility, though it can lack specialization and adequate communication.

1. Line Structure
organization

2. Agenda
• What is Organization?
• Types of Organization
• What is Line Organization?
• Types of line Organization
• Pure line org.
• Departmental line org
• Features of line org.
• Pros/cons of Line organization.
• Suitability of line org.
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3. Introduction
What is Organization?
Organization is a
structural relationship by
which an enterprise is
bound together and the
framework in which an
individual effort is
directed.
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Types of organization
• Line organization
• Line and staff org.
• Functional organization

5. LINE
ORGANIZATION
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 command is a part and
parcel of this type of administrative organization. In this type of organization, the line of
command flows on an even basis without any gaps in communication and co ordination
taking place.

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Line Organization

7. Types of Line Organization
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Pure Line Organization
• In a pure line organization, all the individuals
,at any given level ,performs the same type of
work.
Departmental line organization
• In a departmental line organization ,business
activities are classified into departments .each
department is headed by a departmental
manager who has sole control.

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Departmental line org.
Pure line org.

9. Features of line organization
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It is the most simplest form of
organization
Line of authority flows from top to
bottom.

10. Pros/Cons of Line organization
• Simplest
• Unity of command
• Better discipline
• Flexibility
• Prompt decision
Pros
Over reliance
Lack of
specialization
Authority leadership
Inadequate
communication
Nepotism
Cons
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11. Suitability of line
organization
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12. Summary
A line-staff organization is a
structure that distributes work
responsibilities from upper
management to lower-level
employees. The managers
establish standards for the
quality of the work and
deadlines for employees to
finish their tasks, and they
communicate their
expectations to the team.
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13. Team 007
R O S H A N
JHA
R A M E S H
DAS
P R A N T I K
dhara
R A H U L
paul
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15. THANK YOU
Presenter name:1)Roshan Jha
2)Ramesh Das
3)Prantik Dhara
4)Rahul paul
5)Pritam Ghosh
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