Business unit hierarchy chart.
A business unit hierarchy chart shows how a company groups its major functions. It is useful when people need a high-level view of accountability without a card for every employee. This example places product, technology, revenue and operations under executive leadership, then shows one team under each unit. It can be expanded with regional, product-line or shared-service groups when those are central to the discussion. Keep reporting hierarchy and cross-functional collaboration separate; matrix relationships are easier to read when added only where they matter.
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Scenario
team-planning
Key decisions
- Executive layer: Put business units under one accountable leader.
- Functional grouping: Keep each team within its primary business unit.
- Clear scope: Use simple function names before adding people.
When to reuse this
Use this hierarchy to discuss functional structure at a company.
Frequently asked questions
What is a business unit hierarchy?
How is this different from a detailed org chart?
Can teams report to more than one unit?
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