Neo-classical organisation theory emphasises on which one of the following?
Flat structure of organisation
Classical organisation theory treated the organisation as a machine and stressed structure, rules, hierarchy and command. Neo-classical organisation theory grew out of the human-relations movement (the Hawthorne studies) as a reaction to that mechanical view, and it put people, informal groups, communication, motivation and participation at the centre.
Because the neo-classical school wants closer contact between managers and workers, greater involvement and more delegation, it favours a flat structure - one with wider spans of control and shorter chains of command, so that communication flows quickly and workers feel more responsible.
A tall structure (many levels), coordination achieved through the hierarchy, and strict unity of command are all prescriptions of classical theory - the very features the neo-classical writers wanted to soften.
Hence neo-classical theory emphasises a flat structure of organisation.
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