Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Functional manager

Also called: function head

ELI5

A manager responsible for a professional function or discipline.

Used in conversation

“Can we make functional manager accountable for one clear decision?”

Pitch context

You will see “Functional manager” 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.

Sources & evidence · 2

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