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Create, interpret, and comprehend basic organizational charts, including aspects such as levels of hierarchy, span of control, and chain of command, along with the roles and responsibilities of directors, managers, supervisors, and other employees, as well as their interrelationships.

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Create, interpret, and comprehend basic organizational charts, including aspects such as levels of hierarchy, span of control, and chain of command, along with the roles and responsibilities of directors, managers, supervisors, and other employees, as well as their interrelationships

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You need to be able to create, interpret, and comprehend basic organizational charts, including aspects such as levels of hierarchy, span of control, and chain of command, along with the roles and responsibilities of directors, managers, supervisors, and other employees, as well as their interrelationships.
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Organizational Structure

An organizational chart shows the hierarchy of roles within a company, including directors, managers, and employees. It illustrates the chain of command and the span of control for each role.

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