Organizational chart

The term is also used for similar diagrams, for example ones showing the different elements of a field of knowledge or a group of languages.

[3] The Scottish-American engineer Daniel McCallum (1815–1878) is credited for creating the first organizational charts of American business[4] around 1854.

[10] There are several limitations of organizational charts: An organogram is more flexible and adaptable to changes in the organization, such as new products, services, or partnerships.

Color can be used both for shape borders and connection lines to indicate differences in authority and responsibility, and possibly formal, advisory and informal links between people.

Importance of the position may be shown both with a change in size of the shape in addition to its vertical placement on the chart.

Example of a functional hybrid organizational chart
Tabulating Machine Company organisational chart, 1917.
Tabulating Machine Company pyramid style organizational chart, 1917 with directors , officers , and various systems [ 1 ]
League of Nations organizational chart, 1930.
League of Nations complex organization chart, 1930 with secretariat , advisory bodies, and third party organizations [ 2 ]
Simple military charts