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

Tall organisation

Also called: hierarchical structure

ELI5

An organisation with several layers of management.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how tall organisation affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Tall 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.