Terminology for understanding organizational structures

When a line manager entrusts and empowers a subordinate with authority to successfully complete a particular task, project or role

how many workers are directly accountable to (or under the authority of) a particular line manager

the number of layers of formal authority

the formal lines of authority in an organization

administrative systems within an organization

the situation in organizations where decision-making is predominantly made by a small group of senior managers at the top of the organizational hierarchy

the situation in organizations where decision-making authority is delegated throughout, rather from a central authoritative group

when an organization removes one or more layers in its hierarchical structure

a flexible organizational structure based on the specific needs of a particular business to meet the changing needs of the organization