Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Organisation design & structures · Core

Centralisation

Also called: centralization

ELI5

Concentrating authority or capability in a central unit.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about centralisation against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Centralisation” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.