organization chart

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organization chart

The manager points to the new department on the organization chart.

Definition

Noun: A diagram that visually represents the formal structure of an organization. It shows the relationships, roles, and relative ranks of its parts and positions/jobs. It typically illustrates the lines of authority, responsibility, and communication between different departments and individuals within a large entity.

Usage

An organization chart is used to provide a clear, graphical overview of a company's or institution's hierarchy. It is a tool for management and employees to understand reporting relationships and the formal chain of command.

Examples
  • The new employee studied the organization chart to understand who her manager reports to.
  • During the merger, the company's organization chart was completely redesigned.
  • The organization chart clearly shows that the marketing and sales departments are separate divisions.
Advanced Usage
  • "To map out an organization chart": To create or design the diagram.
    • The HR director was tasked with mapping out the new organization chart after the restructuring.
  • "Flat vs. tall organization chart": Describes the structure's number of hierarchical levels. A "flat" chart has few levels, while a "tall" chart has many.
    • Startups often have a very flat organization chart, promoting faster communication.
Variants and Related Words
  • Organigram (Noun): A less common synonym for organization chart.
  • Org chart (Noun): A common abbreviated form used in business contexts.
    • Can you send me the latest org chart?
  • Hierarchy (Noun): The system of organizing people into different ranks of authority, which the chart depicts.
  • Reporting structure (Noun): The specific lines of authority shown on the chart.
Synonyms
  • Organigram
  • Hierarchy chart
  • Corporate structure chart
  • Company flowchart
Related Phrases
  • Line of command: The order of authority within an organization, as shown on the chart.
    • You must follow the proper line of command as indicated on the organization chart.
  • Span of control: The number of subordinates a manager directly supervises, often visible on a chart.
    • The organization chart reveals a wide span of control for the department head.
organization chart

The manager points to the new department on the organization chart.

Noun
  1. a chart showing the lines of responsibility between departments of a large organization