Which of the following is an advantage of a flat structure?

• A. Information can be communicated slowly between levels
• B. The organisation can make decisions and respond slowly to external factors
• C. The wide span of control means that delegation is more common, raising employee motivation and staff morale
• D. Staff feel less under pressure because managers supervise less closely

Answer: (D)

Flat structures cut down the number of management levels, so managers supervise a larger number of employees. Because supervision is broader rather than intensely hands-on, staff often experience less micromanagement and more autonomy. This reduced close oversight tends to make people feel less pressured at work, boosting morale and perceived control over their tasks. While faster information flow and quicker decisions can also occur in flatter setups, the strongest everyday advantage described here is that employees feel less under pressure due to looser supervision.