Flat Structure

In flat structure there are fewer levels of management. Due to this smaller organisation tend to have few levels.

And also with a flat structure there are fewer problems with communication, decision making and to changes
In the market.

A typical small printing business may be organising like this:
























The owner has overall control of the business, but also knows all the people that work for him/her. The owner will see and speak to all the staff on a daily basis, so communication between the top and bottom of the organisation is very quick.


Consultation will also be quick and efficient as the owner and manager can easily meet all the staff face to face to discuss any problems that may arise.

This teamwork will allow the business to respond to changes in the market very quickly, and so the business will have a mush better chance of surviving and being profitable.