Structure of the Company (Organizational chart /Organigram / Organogram)

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An organizational chart, also called organigram, organogram, or organizational breakdown structure, is a diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and positions/jobs.

An organogram is a graphical representation of an organization’s structure. It’s used to show hierarchical relationships between supervisors and the team members who report to them, as well as departments.

To make an organogram you can use many free offline and online tools. 

Common Tools to Make an Organogram

Among the free tools Excel seems easy to me for making organograms for large companies.

However, if you have the budget and want to avoid manual hassle you can use paid online tools. 

Online Template Or Organogram Maker Example 

Lucidchart

Organimi

Benefits of Creating an Organizational Structure

• Provides accountability
• Clarifies expectations 
• Documents criteria for promotion 
• Designates decision-making authority 
• Creates efficiency 
• Fosters collaboration

Common Types of Organizational Structures

• Hierarchical organizational structure 
• Functional organizational structure 
• Horizontal or Flat organizational structure 
• Divisional organizational structures 
• Matrix organizational structure 
• Agile or TEAM organizational structure
• and many more 
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Hierarchical organizational structure 

In a hierarchical organizational structure, employees are grouped and assigned a supervisor. It is the most common type of organizational structure. Employees may be grouped by their role or function, geography or type of products or services they provide.

Functional organizational structure

In a functional structure, the organization is divided into groups by roles, responsibilities or specialities. For example, an organization may have marketing, finance and sales departments that are each overseen by a manager who also has a supervisor that oversees multiple departments. A functional structure can be beneficial because departments can trust that their employees have the skills and expertise to support their goals.

Horizontal or Flat organizational structure 

In a flat organizational structure, most middlemanagement levels are removed so there is little separating staff-level employees from upper management. Employees are given more responsibility and decision-making power without the usual hierarchical pressures or supervision and can often be more productive. Small companies and early-stage start-ups mostly use this type of structure because they often have fewer employees and projects to manage. It may also be referred to as a "horizontal structure."

Divisional Structure

In a divisional structure, organizations are split into divisions based on specific products, services or geographies. For this reason, this structure is typically used by large companies that operate in broad geographic areas or own separate, smaller companies. Each division has its executive leadership, departments and resources. For example, a large software company may separate its organization based on product type, so there's a cloud software division, a corporate software division and a personal computing software division.

Matrix Organizational Structure

The matrix organizational structure resembles a grid in which employees with similar skills are grouped and report to more than one manager. This often includes a functional manager who oversees projects and their progress and a product manager who is responsible for the company's strategy and success regarding product offerings. The matrix structure is typically used by large, multinational organizations and promotes the sharing of skills and knowledge across departments to complete goals. 

Agile or TEAM organizational structure

In a team-based/ Agile organizational structure, employees are grouped into skills-based teams to work on specific tasks while working toward a common goal. Often, this is a flexible structure that allows employees to move from team to team as they complete projects. This structure focuses on problem-solving and employee cooperation.

Common Organizational Structure In Bangladesh

 

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