Organizational Structures

Flashcards about organizational structures.

Project-Based Organization

Creates temporary systems for carrying out different projects.

Shamrock Organization

An organizational structure based upon the work of human-resources expert Charles Handy, which is based on having a full-time professional core, a flexible labor force, and a contractual (outsourced) group of employees.

Organizational Chart

A diagram that outlines the formal roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines within an organization.

Levels of Hierarchy

Refers to how many levels of responsibility are in a business. Each level indicates a level of seniority in the business.

Chain of Command

Refers to the formal route by which a decision must travel through the organization, typically from the top downwards.