Mention THREE advantages and THREE disadvantages of Organization Chart. – NABTEB QUESTION

Advantages of Organization Chart.

(i) It shows clearly responsibility and organizational relationship.
(ii) It outlines grades of members of staff which provides a basis for staff control.
(iii) It provides information to people who wish to know the business activities of the enterprises.
(iv) It is useful in instructing new personnel on company organization and office procedures.
(v) It serves as an aid to organization change and the evaluation of organization planning.

Disadvantages of Organization Chart.

(i) It does not last for a long period. It soon becomes out of date.
(ii) It is difficult to show human relationships clearly on papers even when they are defined and described.
(iii) It introduces rigidity into relationships, as workers tend to keep within their charted area.
(iv) It introduces status problems.