Direct vertical lines between the different levels of the organization. Line and Staff Structure Staff specialists are added to a line organization. Project teams are formed within the traditional line-staff organization. Each project manager receives personnel necessary to accomplish the completion of the project. Major advantage is that the mix of people and resources can readily be changed as project needs change.
Major disadvantage occurs because of the violation of unity of command.
Shamrock - a trio of core process linked to a central core. Inverted Pyramid - field representatives are on top of the structure rather than the bottom. Committees Committees in an organization structure describes a group of people which are formally appointed, organized and super-imposed on the line or line and staff structure to consider or describe a certain matter. A carefully selected committee that reviews major policy and strategy decisions proposed by top management. Inside - majority of board members work for the company.