Hierarchical organizational structures are becoming outdated
Early management theories and leadership frameworks were developed during the industrial revolution when organizations continuously grew larger and larger, which required structure. At the time this structure came in the form of a hierarchy with multiple layers of managers to control different organizational units and employees. Today, this type of hierarchy and structure is still in place in many organizations, where managers control its subordinates by telling them what to do and where decision-making is concentrated to managerial positions.
