Organisation design & structures · Core
Organisation structure
Also called: organizational structure, org structure
ELI5
The formal pattern of reporting lines, teams and authority.
Used in conversation
“Attach the latest organisation structure to the decision pack before the meeting.”
Pitch context
You will see “Organisation structure” 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.
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16