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

Hierarchy

Also called: reporting hierarchy

ELI5

A structure in which authority and reporting are arranged in levels.

Used in conversation

“Attach the latest hierarchy to the decision pack before the meeting.”

Pitch context

You will see “Hierarchy” 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.