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An organization chart is a diagram depicting job titles, lines of authority, and relationships between departments within an organization.

Choose a company and find its organization chart.

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Identify the name of the organization and its web address.

What are the levels of management depicted in the organization chart? The example in this topic covers three levels of management. However, some companies have two or three levels of middle- and first-level management which result in a "taller" organization structure.

What is the top manager called? In the example in this topic, the title was President. In other companies, the top manager might be called "CEO" or chief executive officer.

What are the middle managers called? In the example in this topic, the title was Manager. In other companies, middle managers might be called vice presidents.

What are the first level managers called? In the example in this module, the title was Supervisor. In other companies, supervisory titles may include lead person, superintendent or coordinator. If there is more than one level of supervisor, add the boxes and titles. For example, in one company, a supervisor may be higher in rank than a lead person.

The organization of Australia's Public Service and Merit Protection Commission is based on self-managed teams. Compare its organization chart to a traditional organization chart.
http://www.apsc.gov.au/about/organisation.htm