UGC NET COMMERCE December 2018 Q48
0. Which one among the following is the oldest form of organization?
- Option : D
- Explanation : Line Organization: Line organization is the oldest form of an organization. In this, the line of authority flows vertically from top to bottom throughout the entire organizational structure. The person at the highest enjoys the highest authority while the person at the last level has the lowest authority. It is also possible that a business is divided into several departments and the authority flows downward from the general manger through the departmental managers to the lower subordinates. In such a type of structure, the head of the departments enjoy equal status while being independent of each other.
