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The duties of a manager are vaster than we often expect them to be. The skills necessary to be a manager are simple in statement but difficult in execution.

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MODULE #1                                                               The hierarchy of management

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The comparison and contrast of vertical management and horizontal management. Vertical management is the classic pyramid that starts from top-level management and trickles down. Horizontal management is often viewed as level and gives less power to management and more power to the average employee. This article offers an insightful opinion.

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The Difference Between Vertical & Horizontal Business Organizations

Establishing an effective business organization is one of the most important decisions you will make as the owner of your company. If you make the wrong decision, it will hamper your company's efficiency and productivity, but if you make the right decision, it can steer your company toward long-term success. Two of the most common types of business organizations are vertical and horizontal organizations. Understanding the difference between the two can help you make a choice that best matches the goals of your business.

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The difference between horizontal and vertical organizations is that vertical organizations have a top-down management structure, while horizontal organizations have a flat structure that provides greater employee autonomy.

Vertical Organization Elements

In a vertical organization, your business has a pyramidal top-down structure, with a CEO, president or owner at the top, a middle section of managers and supervisors, and a bottom section of regular employees. As a business owner, you would make all the major decisions about marketing, sales, and customer service standards, then communicate those decisions to your middle management. These managers would then be responsible for telling your employees the work processes that will achieve desired goals. The word "vertical" refers to the fact that the organization works from the top to the bottom, and that employees are not required or expected to contribute to the choices that you make regarding how the company operates.

Horizontal Organization Elements

In a horizontal organization, your business has a flat structure, which means there are very few managers and more authority is granted to rank-and-file employees. This system allows employees to feel empowered, because they can make important decisions without needing approval from a manager. Rather than having to satisfy a manager, employees in a horizontal organization are motivated and driven by company goals, which can improve efficiency and morale.

Difference Between Vertical and Horizontal Business Organizations

One of the main differences between vertical and horizontal business organizations is that in a vertical system, upper-level management issues orders and employees follow those orders without input or objection. In contrast, employees in a horizontal organization are encouraged to make suggestions and offer ideas that can improve workplace processes, and are given the authority to implement changes without having to obtain authorization.

Another difference is that the multiple layers of management can hamper communication in a vertical organization. For example, if a CEO issues an order that employees simply can't execute, it can take weeks before employees tell their managers why they can't achieve the order they've been given, and then another week before managers communicate this information back up to the top of the chain. In a horizontal organization, communication flows freely between team members, because there is no rigid hierarchy, and this can boost efficiency and productivity. Employees in a horizontal organization are also more collaborative because they can communicate freely with each other. In a vertical organization, collaboration only occurs when managers schedule meetings with employees.

About the Author

Sampson Quain is an experienced content writer with a wide range of expertise in small business, digital marketing, SEO marketing, SEM marketing, and social media outreach. He has written primarily for the EHow brand of Demand Studios as well as business strategy sites such as Digital Authority.

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The Difference Between Vertical & Horizontal Business Organizations

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Vertical and horizontal organizations can both be used as a way to help your business succeed. The difference between them is that vertical organizations have a top-down management structure, while horizontal organizations have a flat structure that provides greater employee autonomy.

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In this module, I learned about the basics of management as well as its origin. I learned about the hierarchy of management at each of their respective levels. I learned about upper management, middle management, and lower management and about the managers that occupy each level. My main takeaway from this module was the importance of interpersonal skills as it pertains to managers at every level.

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This module included a deep dive into the structure behind the shoe company Zappos. Zappos is a crucial example of how to form an organizational structure within a company. If you are able to form a culture that clearly resonates with the passionate founder's beliefs and principles, it will inspire the people that you hire to work towards achieving the same goal.

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The sustainability of a business and their transparency as it relates to their efforts speak volumes to the consumers of those products.

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Sustainable business: It's not just about the why | Jeremy Moon | TEDxScottBase

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In this module, I learned about the fundamentals of corporate ethics and social responsibility. I learned how to grow and maintain an organizational culture. I learned about the legal and social implications that surround ethical business as it pertains to ethical labor practices, environmental efforts, philanthropy, and volunteerism. My main takeaway from this module was that if you want your business to operate ethically, then it starts with you and the people that you hire. The people that you hire are at the forefront of every social movement, and having a diverse employee base is crucial for the success of the company.

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Globalization is not something that every business will want to pursue, but with how dominant it is in today's market, it needs to at least be considered a possibility for every company.

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In module #3, I learned about the basics of global organizations. I learned about different trade policies and trade agreements that are specific to every country and that shape how a company is able to globalize itself. I learned about the political, economic, and cultural effects of globalization in addition to the mediators of global trade issues, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. I learned about the many factors that must be considered when going global, such as uncertainty avoidance, future orientation, and humane orientation.

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The different types of global organizational structures are explained in this video. It is crucial to determine the main goals of a company when they decide to globalize their business. This is because different structures are more beneficial. For example, a company that is wanting to build stronger consumer loyalty in different parts of the world may implement a multidomestic strategy so that each region has products that are specifically made for them.

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The halo effect is a phenomenon that has to be considered in the decision-making process. A brand's reputation is important, as it directly affects how consumers perceive the company. If a brand has a solid reputation for credibility, then many people will take what the company is stating as fact.

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This video displays the SWOT analysis and its benefits. The SWOT analysis can be applied to many things. There are benefits from this analysis that have a wide range and can be useful to corporations of every size. This could help a company realize where their strengths and weaknesses are in comparison to their competitors. It could also display where the company's resources are going and how they should be allocated.

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In this module, I learned about the process by which a manager makes decisions, in addition to how a manager plans for the future of a company. I learned the importance of different decision-making processes, such as the rational decision-making process and the decision tree process. I learned the importance of the devil's advocacy in the last step of a decision in order to ensure that every scenario has been considered. I learned about the structure that is used in planning for the future of an organization and the steps that need to be taken in the planning cycle. My main takeaway from this module is that every single factor and branch of your company has to be a part of your plan for the future to ensure that all of your bases are covered and that you are being a good steward of your company's resources.

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In this module, I learned about the division of labor and its importance. Division of labor, simply put, is the specialization of different jobs within a company so that a task is being completed at an efficient and professional level. Division of labor also naturally cultivates diversity in an employee base as it requires people from different backgrounds and talents.

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This video displays a unique perspective on employee empowerment and the different ways that it takes shape. Other forms of employee empowerment would simply include processes that benefit the employee. These processes could include flexible work environments so that the company is working with the employee rather than against them.

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In this module, I learned the ins and outs of an organizational structure and about the different types of organizational cultures. Different types of structures are necessary for different companies, and it is dependent upon the foundation of the company as well as their goals for the future.

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Nonverbal communication is often an underrated form of communication, but it is a large part of interpersonal relations between managers and their employees. A couple of the key factors of nonverbal communication are the ability to express emotion and to exchange greetings with employees.

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In this module, I learned about the importance of human resources and communications as they pertain to managers. I learned about the different flows of communication and which ones are beneficial for specific situations. I learned about the role of a manager as it pertains to human resources. I learned that hiring, training, evaluating employees, and payroll are just a few of the responsibilities of HR.

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Workplace safety is an essential component of employee protection. It is management's responsibility to ensure that employees are equipped with the correct tools and training to complete their job in a safe manner.

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In this module, I learned about the differences between management and leadership as well as how management is responsible for motivation within a company. Leadership is the motivational aspect of management that inspires others to work towards the same goal. I learned about the traits of leaders and the different styles of leadership. I learned about the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as well as the theories of motivation.

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Transactional leadership is often a goal-and-punishment-based leadership style. This style requires intense monitoring of employees and is considered to be the standard leadership style for most companies.

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The expectancy theory is one of the motivation theories. One example of this would be positive feedback on an annual evaluation of the employee who has pushed themselves in their tasks with the expectation of receiving feedback that reflects their hard work.

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In this module, I learned about the importance of a manager controlling performance and operations. I learned about the different types of control and when specific situations require one or the other. I also learned about the tools that are available to managers to help them achieve these efforts. A couple of the tools are the GANTT chart as well as the PERT charts. My main takeaway from this module was the importance of a manager utilizing the tools at their disposal to aid them with the productivity of the team they are managing.

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The barriers to management control are scarcity of resources, inaccurate measurements, and inaccurate information. These obstacles can be detrimental to a company and can be easily fixed with proper protocol and communication in place.

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Total Quality Management (TQM) is the process of breaking down the different branches of a company and analyzing them individually to ensure continuous quality control over time.