Linear organizational structure is one of the types of the formal organizational structure. It is one of the basic organizational arrangement. The position and relations of superiority and inferiorityare arranged and oriented vertically. Each superior has clearly assigned subordinates and each subordinate has clearly assigned superior.
Other types of the formal organizational structure:
- Functional organizational structure
- Matrix organizational structure
- Staff & Linear organizational structure
- Strategic Business Units - SBUs
Related terms:
- Informal organizational structure
- Organizational architecture
- Organizational unit
- Social network
- Typology of organizational structure
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