Organization Charts, or Org Charts for short, are used to show people the intended structure of the organization. This "formal" organization is supposed to reflect the power structure of the company. Sometimes the Org Charts only serve to confuse people as to what the structure really is. This is usually not intentional, but rather REFLECTS the confusion of the people involved.

However, it is also possible to use an Org Chart as a management tool, to further the achievement of your organization's goals. Examine typical examples of "OrgChart Standard"!