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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working

Dotted-line reporting

Also called: matrix reporting line

ELI5

An additional, usually weaker or advisory reporting relationship.

Used in conversation

“Which version of dotted-line reporting should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Dotted-line reporting” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

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