A hierarchical organization is an organizational structure where every entity in the organization, except one, is subordinate to a single other entity. This arrangement is a form of a hierarchy. In an organization, the hierarchy usually consists of a singular/group of power at the top with subsequent levels of power beneath them. This is the dominant mode of organization among large organizations; most corporations, governments, and organized religions are hierarchical organizations with different levels of management, power or authority.
Key Takeaways:
- Startups are inherently small, which means a few team members work together in a tiny space.
- But as startups grow, from one tiny office to a sea of cubicles, this expansion limits access.
- Preserving this flatness and openness can be a struggle.
“Preserving this flatness and openness can be a struggle. Before you know it, your small business has morphed into a larger company with a rigid management structure.”
http://www.ceo.com/news_and_insights/how-to-flatten-your-organizational-hierarchy-now/
