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What Is Horizontal Communication ?Lateral or horizontal communication is a type of communication which is established between different departments, units or people in the organization with the same rank or hierarchical level. Messages and information are exchanged or transmitted among the people at the same level...

What Is Downward Communication ?It is just opposite of upward communication (where message flows from lower to top level of management). Downward communication is a type of communication process in which information, messages, orders and instructions are flow or transmitted vertically down from top management to...

What Is Upward Communication ? It is a type of communication in  which information or message flows vertically from lower level subordinates to upper level management. Upward communication encourages lower level employees to provide suggestions and ideas so the top management can make proper plan and sound decisions....

 What Is Decentralization ?Decentralization is a type of organization set up in which authority and power is delegated to the middle and lower level management. It is just opposite of centralization where decision making authority is reserved in the top management. In this structure departmental heads, branch...

 What Is Centralization ? Centralization is a traditional type of organization set up in which power and authority such as decision making, planning, policy making, supervision, direction, resource allocation etc. are exercised by the higher level management. It is commonly practiced by small organizations having...

 What Is Laissez Faire Leadership Style ? It is just opposite of authoritarian leadership style (where authority and power is exercised by the leader only). In laissez faire leadership style, authority is delegated to the employees and they are free to set goals and make decisions. Superiors trust their...

What Is Democratic Leadership Style ? A management system where subordinates are encouraged to take part in the decision making process is called democratic leadership style. Leaders allow the employees to give their views, ideas, suggestions and opinions while making decisions. This leadership brings specialization...

 What Is Autocratic Leadership Style ? Autocratic or authoritarian leadership is a management style where a single supervisor or manager exercises full authority and power in the organization. Supervisors or leaders have absolute power (directing, supervision, controlling, decision making etc.) to control...

 What Is Committee Organization ? An association of people which is formed to perform specific task or to make certain decision is called committee. It is very helpful to solve complex problems in the organization. It is a task force that brings highly qualified people together to achieve specific objective.Benefits...

 What Is Matrix Organizational Structure ? Matrix structure is practiced by large sized organizations to perform different projects. It is consist of dual authority (functional and project management), in which subordinates are responsible for both project and functional managers. It is highly specialized...