Which one among the following  is the oldest form of organization?

Line Organization is the oldest form of organization.

Explanation:

1. The oldest type of organization is a line organization.
2. Line organization structure is the oldest and simplest form of organization.
3. In these organizations, a supervisor exercises direct supervision over a subordinate.
4. Also, authority flows from the top-most person in the organization to the person in the lowest rung.

1. Committee Organisation: A committee organization is an association of people set up to arrive at solutions to common problems. The line people are given opportunities to discuss their problems in the committee. The committee organizational structure is not like a line or functional organization but is similar to a staff organization.

2. Project Organisation: A project organization is a structure that facilitates the coordination and implementation of project activities. Its main reason is to create an environment that fosters interactions among the team members with a minimum amount of disruptions, overlaps, and conflict.

3. Functional Organization: A functional organization is a common type of organizational structure in which the organization is divided into smaller groups based on specialized functional areas, such as IT, finance, or marketing.