Purpose and benefits

The archetypal formalistic bureaucracy is increasingly outdated. Flatter organisations are now the norm.
New organisational structures are constantly emerging that represent the antithesis of the traditional hierarchical form of organisation.
21st-century organisations must be in tune with the business environment and take on a multitude of shapes, from entrepreneurial firms with no fat to elephants of the old economy with thick layers of excess fat.
Keeping organisations controlled and focused is essential for an integrated, motivated, and effective organisation.