Definition
The intentional structuring of an organization's hierarchy and reporting lines—an activity HR conducts to correct dysfunction, yet somehow always creates new dysfunction.
Example Usage
Our org design was restructured to flatten the hierarchy and reduce decision-making bottlenecks.
Origin
Organizational management theory, formalized in the 1980s
Fun Fact
Most org redesigns are driven by ego and budget constraints rather than actual organizational logic
Source: Organizational structure and design
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