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CHAPTER 3
THE PLANNING, ORGANISING, LEADING AND CONTROL OF PROCUREMENT
3.4.2 LINE AND STAFF ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
This type of structure has vertical lines of authority for its basic functions, but staff
specialists are added to perform more complicated functions. They support the
line management hierarchy by giving advice. Figure 3.1 depicts the organogram
of the line and staff organisational structure.
Figure 3.1:
Line and staff organisational structure.
3.4.3 FUNCTIONAL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
In this structure, the procurement manager has line authority over the
procurement activities. The procurement manager has authority to set goals
and to implement procurement plans within his or her jurisdiction. Figure 3.2 is
an organogram of the functional organisational structure.
Figure 3.2:
Functional organisational structure.