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Flat Organisational Structures








                                                                                                                     • What type of organisation is this?



         This is known as a flat structure with a large span of
         control.


         Each manager is responsible for a large number of
         employees / volunteers.                                                                                                                      Director


         This is type of structure is associated with a leadership
         and management style of democratic.

         There still would be a finance, marketing, information                                                                         Manager                    Manager

         technology functions but could linked to a manager or
         areas the Director would also carry out.

         Information technology functions tend to ‘contracted’

         outside the organisation.                                                                                         Employe                   Voluntee                   Employe
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         Would you charity organisation have a flat structure?
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