Glossary · Reading the business
Organizational Chart
In short
A visual representation of a business's internal structure, showing relationships between positions and employees. It helps you understand who does what and how the company is managed.
What it means in a deal
Reviewing the organizational chart helps you assess the business's reliance on key personnel and identify potential gaps after the seller exits. It's essential for understanding employee roles, reporting structures, and how you might integrate into or restructure the team post-acquisition. Look for redundancy and critical dependencies.
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