Module 3 - LO7 Reporting and Chain of Command.pptx

Reporting and Chain of Command

1. Version August 2023 Module 3 - CCP for SME Executives: Onboarding 1 7.0 – Reporting & Chain of Command What is a chain of command? A chain of command is an organizational structure that documents how each member of a company reports to one another. At the top of the chart would be the founder, owner or CEO, and the people who report to them would appear directly below. This pattern continues until every person or level of employment at the organization is accounted for. This hierarchy changes over time as employees join and leave.

2. Version August 2023 Module 3 - CCP for SME Executives: Onboarding 2 7.0 – Reporting & Chain of Command Advantages Disadvantages Increased efficiency Less collaboration Clear direction Slow communication Stability Decreased employee empowerment Accountability More competition Structured responsibility Outside understanding

3. Version August 2023 Module 3 - CCP for SME Executives: Onboarding 3 7.0 – Reporting & Chain of Command Flat chain of command A vertical chain of command