HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

ANIL YADAV
MBA SEM IInd
Bangalore School of Business Studies
 Organizational Structure & HRM

Formal Organization- It is the defined set-up of

roles for the achievement of organizational goals
and objectives.

Informal Organization:- Informal org. are formed by

employees, without any formal goals or obj.
 Flat Organizational Structure
A Flat structure has few layers in the hierarchy, a
wide bottom and a gentle slope to the top
Lots of small companies have a flat structure
Traditionally an American structure
Span of control is wider
Less hierarchy – easier to make decisions
More employee empowerment
Can be cheaper as don’t have to pay expensive
management salaries
 Tall Organizational Structures

A tall structure has many layers in the hierarchy

As there are many layers the chain of command is
longer
Traditional structure of European companies
Clear hierarchy
Smaller chains of command
More control
Clear communication
 Line & Staff Functions

Line functions are those which have direct responsibility

for accomplishing the objectives of the enterprise.

Staff refers to those elements of the organization that

help the line of work most effectively in
accomplishing the primary objectives of the enterprise.
 LINE AND STAFF ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Public Relations
General Manager
Secretary Officer

Manager-Finance Manager-Personnel

Manager-production Manager-Marketing

Production Engineer Sales Officer

Foreman
Sales Supervisor

Workers Salesmen

The positions and departments in rectangles are staff and others are line
Role of HRD in an Organization

Acts as a specialist

As a facilitator

As a change agent

As a controller