Organisation Charts ! Learning Objectives: What information do workers need to know? What is an Organisation Chart? What is it used for? What is the Chain of Command?

In an organisation, workers need to know:

All this information can be shown on an Organisation Tree or Chart.

Organisation Tree or Chart: - a diagram which shows the internal structure of an organisation.

George Mitchell Organisation Chart Government /LEA Board of Directors Ms. Jeffery - headteacher Ms. Kirwin, Mr. Opesan + other Senior Management Admin Staff Cleaning Staff/Kitchen Staff/other Staff Curriculum Leaders Learning Leaders Subject Teachers Form Tutors Support Staff

In an organisation, there is a Chain of Command from top to the bottom. The person at the top of the “organisational pyramid” is in a position of Authority over people lower down in the pyramid. Chain of Command definition: the path down which orders (or commands) are passed. Chain of Command