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How should an organization tree look?

This guide describes how an organization tree can look.

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Written by Albin Bergqvist
Updated over 2 months ago

An organizational tree typically includes the following elements:

Primary Level:

This is the highest level of the organization and should be the name of the company or organization.

This represents your first organizational level in the system.

Secondary Level:

This is the second-highest level of the organization, usually represented by the organization's executive team or board of directors.

This represents your second organizational level in the system.

Tertiary Level:

This is the next lowest level of the organization, usually consisting of different units or departments that report to the secondary level.

This can be your third, fourth, fifth, or sixth organizational level in the system.

Quaternary Level:

This is the lowest level of the organization, typically consisting of various units or groups that report to the tertiary level.

This can be your fourth, fifth, or sixth organizational level in the system.

Here's an example of an organization tree for a fictional organization:

Primary Level:

  • Sysarb AB

Secondary Level:

  • Executive Management

  • CEO

Tertiary Level:

  • Marketing Department

  • Production Department

  • Finance Department

  • HR Department

Quaternary Level:

  • Marketing Department

  • Digital Marketing

  • Event Marketing

  • Advertising

  • Production Department

  • Welding

  • Assembly

  • Inspection

  • Finance Department

  • Accounting

  • Financial Management

  • Insurance

  • HR Department

  • Recruitment

  • Training

  • Salaries

As seen in the example, the organization is structured into multiple levels:

  • The Primary Level is the topmost level and represents the organization's name.

  • The Secondary Level includes the executive management and CEO.

  • The Tertiary Level consists of various departments reporting to the secondary level.

  • The Quaternary Level includes units or groups reporting to the tertiary level.

There is no single "correct" way to structure an organizational tree, as it depends on the specific structure and needs of the organization. However, it is crucial to ensure that the organizational tree is clear and easy to understand so that everyone within the organization can get a comprehensive overview of its structure.

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