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

Network organisation

Also called: networked organisation

ELI5

A structure relying on interconnected teams, partners or entities rather than a single hierarchy.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for network organisation, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Network organisation” 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.