Why is a Hierarchical Structure a Problem?
Hierarchical structures: • Increase decision-making times – People tend to report to their boss every problem that occurs and check with about what steps they should take. • Strangle creativity – People become less and less creative they put into practice what they already know instead of experimenting with something which may not work. • Encourage people to avoid responsibility for fear that they will only be blamed for committing mistakes • Disempower the people in your organisation. People within hierarchical structures tend to: • Feel that they are less and less useful • Believe they are not contributing • Feel they have nothing to be proud of • Do not enjoy what they are doing • Brood over almost everything • Find work unfulfilling • Lack self confidence – Self confidence and self esteem erodes over time. • Lower staff morale An ever more demanding competitive environment requires ever higher levels of business performance. The traditional management model of the manager in contro
