What Is the Role of Hierarchy in Determining Organizational Structure

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Essay

What is the role of hierarchy in determining organizational structure? Explain with an example.
B. If many levels of hierarchy exist between the front-line employee and the CEO in Firm A, it has a tall structure. In contrast, if there are few levels of hierarchy in Firm B, it has a flat structure.

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