solved I’m working on a business discussion question and need an

I’m working on a business discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

1)Is there such a thing as being “too flat” in an organizational structure?
2)Think about the advantages and disadvantages of flat, low-hierarchical, decentralized organization structures? What actions can be taken to derive the best benefits of new, flatter organizational structures, but avoid the downsides or pitfalls?
3)What advice would you give to Henry- “Overworked in Hayward” and  his boss?
“OVERWORKED IN HAYWARD” Seeking Advice
Dear Stress  Doctor:
My boss has produced this great idea of cutting some supervisor positions, assigning more workers to those of us who remain, and calling us “coaches” instead of supervisors. She says this is all part of the new management approach to operate with a flatter structure and more empowerment.
For me, this means a lot more work coordinating the activities of 17 operators instead of the 6 that I previously supervised. I can’t get everything cleaned up on my desk most days and I end up taking a lot of paperwork home.
As my organization “restructures” and cuts back staff, it puts a greater burden on those of us that remain. We get exhausted, and our families get short-changed and even angry. I even feel guilty not taking time to watch my daughter play soccer on Saturday mornings. Sure, there’s some decent pay involved, but that doesn’t make up for the heavy price I am paying in terms of lost family times.
But you know what? My boss doesn’t get it. I never hear her ask” Henry, are you working too much; don’t you think it’s time to get back on a reasonable schedule?” No! What I hear instead is: “Look at Andy; he handles our new management model really well, and he’s a real go-getter. I don’t think he’s been out of here one night week before 8 p.m.” What am I to do, just keep it up until everything galls apart one day? Am I missing something in regard to this “new management?”
Sincerely,
Overworked in Hayward
*adapted from: John r. Schermerhorn (2012). Exploring Management. Danvers, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.