Question

Why do companies using a horizontal structure have cultures that emphasize openness, employee empowerment, and responsibility? What do you think a manager’s job would be like in a horizontally organized company?

Answer 1

Answer: Companies using a horizontal structure encourage openness and empowerment because there are few or no mangers and the staffs are responsible for decision making.

Explanation:

Horizontal organizations structure has few levels of middle management usually less than 3 layers between executives and staffs. It taps into the creativity of staffs and they are empowered to do their jobs and make decisions without micromanagement.

Teamwork, empowerment of staffs and exchange of ideas are encouraged in a horizontal organization.

• The manager in a horizontal organization structure will oversee the group of employees to make sure that the goals of the organization are achieved and employees don't deviate from the aims.