Tall Structure
Organization with many hierarchy levels; narrow span of control.
Formula
Span of Control = Number of Subordinates Reporting Directly to One Manager
Real World
The British Army uses a tall hierarchy with multiple ranks from Private to General; orders pass through many layers, meaning a change in strategy can take days to reach frontline units.
Exam Focus
For 'analyse' questions, link each disadvantage (e.g. slow communication) to a specific business consequence — don't list features without impact.
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