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

Divisional structure

Also called: division-based structure

ELI5

Grouping operations by product, geography, customer or business line.

Used in conversation

“How are we defining divisional structure in this deck?”

Pitch context

You will see “Divisional structure” 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.