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Sunday, October 17, 2010

HRM Department in Line Organisation

Line structure is more common in small firms. In this structure authority flows in a direct line from supervisors to subordinates. Each employee knows who his superior is and who has the authority to issue orders. Managers have full authority (line authority) in their areas of operation and are responsible for final results. Line authority implies the right to give orders and to have decisions implemented. The “one-man- one-boss” principle is observed strictly. Authority relationships are clear and there is strict discipline as persons working at lower levels can have access to higher level officers only through their immediate bosses.