Organizational charts

Lic. Xochitl Diaz

Definition
An organization chart is a graphical depiction of the roles and structure within an organization. The charts also diagram the relationship between those roles and they are a simple way to visualize how work flows within a business.

Types of organization charts include the structural chart, the functional chart and the position chart

Structural Chart
Provide the most simplistic snapshot of reporting responsibilities. They contain a minimum amount of information and do not list employee names or even their position. They instead arrange components based on departmental interactions. Structural organization charts work best for large firms that need an overview of what the organization looks like.

Functional chart
A functional chart builds on the structural chart by adding the functions of the departments represented. Functional charts generally contain large amounts of text and can be visually overwhelming. However, they are excellent aids for those in organizations who wish to see departmental responsibilities listed all in one place..

Position chart

In general, a position chart lists employee names or titles, the positions they hold and the reporting relationships between them and their superiors. Position charts are popular in smaller organizations, but are also used by individual groups within larger organizations.