Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Working

Solid-line reporting

Also called: direct reporting line

ELI5

The primary formal reporting relationship.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of solid-line reporting, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Solid-line reporting” 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

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.