Organisation design & structures · Working

Organisation-design principle

Also called: org design principle

ELI5

A rule used to guide structural choices, such as customer proximity or clear accountability.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how organisation-design principle affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Organisation-design principle” 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.