Organizational Chart Types and Structural Analysis

Item No. 4

Definition and Importance of Organizational Charts

1. Indicate the concept of an Organizational Chart:

A. It is the simplified graphical representation of the formal structure that a business has adopted.

• Importance: The primary importance lies in facilitating communication and structural analysis.

Common Types of Organizational Structures

2. What kind of organizations are more common in the current business environment?

R. They are:

• Vertical Organization
• Horizontal Organization
• Mixed Organization
• Radial Organization
• Circular Organization
• Scalar Organization

1. Vertical Organizational Chart

This structure extends from a higher level to a lower level. The boss and subordinates are linked by a line that descends from the highest authority, which involves the responsibility of each individual.

• Benefits: It is easy to apply and is embedded in standard software.
• Drawbacks: It uses a lot of space when graphing.

2. Horizontal Organizational Chart

These represent only the vertical elements by beginning the maximum hierarchical breakdown on the left and extending other levels to the right.

• Benefits: It features a striking, innovative design and facilitates the analysis of each employee.
• Drawbacks: It uses a lot of space during the time of preparation.

3. Mixed Organizational Chart

It is the combination of vertical and horizontal organizational structures.

• Benefits: It is primarily used to save space.
• Drawbacks: it is complicated in design.

4. Radial Organizational Chart

It consists of concentric circles representing the various hierarchical levels. The ultimate authority is set in the center, and the hierarchical level decreases as it approaches the periphery.

• Benefits: It allows for easy preparation.
• Drawbacks: Comprehension is difficult at first sight.

5. Circular Organizational Chart

It has a central circle representing the highest authority; other hierarchical levels are placed around it, radiating from the leading authority.

• Benefits: It can be applied to the formal structure of a company, the chemical components of a substance, and the functions of any electronic equipment.
• Drawbacks: It is difficult to design.

6. Scalar Organizational Chart

It consists of pointing to different indentations on the left side to place the various hierarchical levels.

• Advantages: It can be applied to any type of structure, whether formal or informal.
• Drawbacks: It is not typically found in traditional computer software design.

Organizational Charts as Communication Tools

4. The organization as a communication tool is used for:

R. Making quick contacts when sending a formal communication.

Detecting Structural Faults and Errors

5. The organizational ability to detect faults and errors of structure; indicate and explain what these can be:

R. These include the misallocation of a position or account in an area that is not appropriate and the duplicity of leaders.