Delayering


	Delayering
	Advantages it offers opportunities for delegation, empowerment and motivation, as the numbers of managers is reduced and more authority is given to shop floor workers it can improve communication within the organisation, as messages have to pass through fewer levels of hierachy it can reduce costs, as fewer employees are required and employing middle managers can be expensive	Disadvantages not all companies are suited to flatter organisational structures delayering can have a negative impact on motivation due to job losses initial disruption may occur as people take on new responsbilities
	Evaluation Removing one or more levels of hierachy from an organisational structure

it offers opportunities for delegation, empowerment and motivation, as the numbers of managers is reduced and more authority is given to shop floor workers
it can improve communication within the organisation, as messages have to pass through fewer levels of hierachy
it can reduce costs, as fewer employees are required and employing middle managers can be expensive

Removing one or more levels of hierachy from an organisational structure

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