MERITS OF LINE AND STAFF ORGANISATION

 


MERITS OR ADVANTAGES OF LINE AND STAFF ORGANISATION


The following of advantages of line and staff organisation  are:


1. Services of Experts:

Under this form of organisation, the services of experts of their field are made available to the officers of different departments so that they may solve the problems of their departments with greater efficiency and accuracy. It increases the efficiency of these officers and improves the overall performance of the enterprise.


2. Encouragement to Specialisation:

This form of organisation makes possible the principle of undivided responsibility and power. Along with this, this form of organisation provides the opportunity of staff specialisation. The officers of the line cadre get expert advice from different experts on different problems.


3. Encouragement to Research and Investigation:

Under this form, the experts are appointed in different departments. These experts are continuously engaged in the work of research and investigation in their field. It encourages research and development.

 

4. Good opportunities for Efficient Employees:

This form of organisation provides sufficient opportunities for promotion to efficient employees because, in this form, the number of responsible posts increases.


5. Clear Distinction between Counselling and Execution:

Under this form of organisation, there is a clear distinction between counselling and execution. The officers of the staff cadre are responsible only to advise the departmental heads on various problems. On the other hand, the officers of the line cadre are responsible to execute the decision and policies.


6. Unit of Command:

The advice of experts is not binding on the executive staff and the executive staff is empowered to execute the policies and decisions. There is complete unity of command. They are fully empowered to do according to their own decisions.


7. Undivided Responsibility:

Officers of the line cadre are fully responsible and accountable for the activities of their respective departments. Therefore, it becomes easier to ascertain the responsibilities.


8. Better Decisions:

As expert advice is made available to the heads of departments, it enables them to take sound and better decisions.



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