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Lesson 1: Organisational structure\u200b<\/h2>\n

The Advantages and Disadvantages of bureaucratic structure:
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Advantages of bureaucratic structure<\/h3>\n

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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Task clarity:
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New hires under a bureaucratic system often receive clear instructions regarding their role and responsibilities. This is especially true for government agencies, where prospective employees often pass a civil service exam to qualify for a position. Before applying, you can often find extremely detailed descriptions online for what to expect as a government employee in the role to which you’re applying. For example, the U.S. Postal Service is a large bureaucratic organisation with many local jobs that have pre-defined roles associated with handling mail<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Fewer errors:
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The presence of standardized procedures and regulated protocols often leads to fewer errors for bureaucratic organisations. Unintended consequences are less likely to occur, and mistakes resulting from human error are fairly easy to correct. This is because it’s simpler to trace the source of a mistake when employees follow a clearly defined set of rules. For example, an oil company that’s a bureaucratic organisation may employ strict procedures to prevent injuries. If an accident occurs, the company can check to determine whether employees didn’t follow safety protocols or if they require improvement.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Efficient flow of information:
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\u00a0With a centralized chain of command, a bureaucratic organisation’s vertical communication style allows for information to reach employees efficiently. A top-down structure creates logical lines of reporting in which important information reaches the intended recipients. For example, if you’re conducting an advertising campaign where you want to change the language of print ads, you can avoid confusion by only informing those working on the print version, as opposed to the entire marketing department.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Specialised skills:
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Roles for a bureaucratic organisation usually correspond to a specific set of tasks and responsibilities, which encourages employees to develop a specialised skill set. Because instructions from upper management are precise in these organisations, professionals can specialise their skills in a certain area. The skills you gain are specific to your organisation, and your efforts to improve can directly lead to increased efficiency and output.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Healthier work-life balance:
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\u00a0A bureaucratic company culture typically enforces a healthy work-life balance. The consistent tasks at such an organisation establish a clear boundary between your work life and your personal life, which can be a significant benefit for a person who prioritises this balance. While some people may enjoy working in a business with varied tasks and a changing environment, others may prefer a job where they have consistent work and can separate their leisure time from their professional life.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
New hires under a bureaucratic system often receive clear instructions regarding their role and responsibilities. This is especially true for government agencies, where prospective employees often pass a civil service exam to qualify for a position. Before applying, you can often find extremely detailed descriptions online for what to expect as a government employee in the role to which you’re applying. For example, the U.S. Postal Service is a large bureaucratic organisation with many local jobs that have pre-defined roles associated with handling mail<\/h5>\n
The presence of standardized procedures and regulated protocols often leads to fewer errors for bureaucratic organisations. Unintended consequences are less likely to occur, and mistakes resulting from human error are fairly easy to correct. This is because it’s simpler to trace the source of a mistake when employees follow a clearly defined set of rules. For example, an oil company that’s a bureaucratic organisation may employ strict procedures to prevent injuries. If an accident occurs, the company can check to determine whether employees didn’t follow safety protocols or if they require improvement.<\/h5>\n
\u00a0With a centralized chain of command, a bureaucratic organisation’s vertical communication style allows for information to reach employees efficiently. A top-down structure creates logical lines of reporting in which important information reaches the intended recipients. For example, if you’re conducting an advertising campaign where you want to change the language of print ads, you can avoid confusion by only informing those working on the print version, as opposed to the entire marketing department.<\/h5>\n
Roles for a bureaucratic organisation usually correspond to a specific set of tasks and responsibilities, which encourages employees to develop a specialised skill set. Because instructions from upper management are precise in these organisations, professionals can specialise their skills in a certain area. The skills you gain are specific to your organisation, and your efforts to improve can directly lead to increased efficiency and output.<\/h5>\n
\u00a0A bureaucratic company culture typically enforces a healthy work-life balance. The consistent tasks at such an organisation establish a clear boundary between your work life and your personal life, which can be a significant benefit for a person who prioritises this balance. While some people may enjoy working in a business with varied tasks and a changing environment, others may prefer a job where they have consistent work and can separate their leisure time from their professional life.<\/h5>\n

The Disadvantages of bureaucratic structure<\/h3>\n

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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Slow to respond to changes:
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Centralization of decision-making power frequently results in slower responses to social, market and industry trends. It may be difficult for lower-level employees to implement changes because these organisations rarely promote communication from the bottom to the top of the hierarchy. One solution may be to create employee groups within an organisation that respond to changes.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Rules prioritise results:
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\u00a0Executive leadership in a bureaucratic organisation often prioritises adhering to rules and regulations over producing results. Instead of modifying procedures or being lenient, it’s often more important to follow procedures than to fulfill responsibilities. For example, a graphic designer at an advertising agency might want to implement client-requested changes, but their supervisor tells them they can’t modify the digital file until the client approves the latest version due to company rules.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
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\u00a0Role culture can result in departmental silos and limited cross-functional collaboration. Communication between different roles or departments may be formal and hierarchical, leading to potential barriers and reduced information flow.<\/h5>\n

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Centralization of decision-making power frequently results in slower responses to social, market and industry trends. It may be difficult for lower-level employees to implement changes because these organisations rarely promote communication from the bottom to the top of the hierarchy. One solution may be to create employee groups within an organisation that respond to changes.<\/h5>\n
\u00a0Executive leadership in a bureaucratic organisation often prioritises adhering to rules and regulations over producing results. Instead of modifying procedures or being lenient, it’s often more important to follow procedures than to fulfill responsibilities. For example, a graphic designer at an advertising agency might want to implement client-requested changes, but their supervisor tells them they can’t modify the digital file until the client approves the latest version due to company rules.<\/h5>\n
\u00a0Role culture can result in departmental silos and limited cross-functional collaboration. Communication between different roles or departments may be formal and hierarchical, leading to potential barriers and reduced information flow.<\/h5>\n

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