overall simplification, safety of integration

economy in space

maximum travel time in plant

to provide conveniently located shops

specialisation exists

machines are arranged according to sequence of operation

few number of non-standardised units are to be produced

mass production is envisaged

product layout

functional layout

automatic material handling equipment

specialisation of operation

line organisation

line and staff organisation

functional organisation

all of the above

top level executives have to do excessive work

structure is rigid

communication delays occur

all of the above