Re: Org Charts & White Space

Mark Tabladillo (thd601@isye.gatech.edu)
Wed, 16 Nov 1994 19:14:22 -0500 (EST)

On Sat, 12 Nov 1994, Chas. A. Barclay wrote:

> An org chart is an affinity diagram. As such, ALL IT REPRESENTS is a
> model of the relationships and hierarchy (a specific type of
> relationship) in the firm.
>
> Charles Barclay 2404 Maile Way

Agreed. It's a poor model at best. Each person could be modeled using
some cognitive networks.

Also, org charts only measure the *formal* relationships, which defy what
happens in the break room or on the golf course.

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