Organisational structures key terms

Delayering

The process of removing one or more layers of management to create a flatter organisational structure.

hierarchy

A system of ranking people or positions in an organisation, where higher levels have more authority and responsibility.

Span of control

The number of subordinates that a manager can effectively supervise.

Organisational structure

The formal arrangement of roles, responsibilities and authority within a business, determining how tasks are coordinated and information is shared.