Introduction: Regardless of the business in which you work, there is a chain of command. This chain of command is often reflected in a flow chart. Following you will find examples of two flow charts. One is a flow chart of the organization of the Legislative Branch of the Maryland State Government which indicates who is responsible for what activities within that government; the other is an example of the organizational structure of the Executive Team at SaskTel International as found on the internet.

Assignment One: Create a flow chart that indicates the chain of command at your job. Be sure to include yourself in this flow chart. You may be at the bottom of the chart but the chart should indicate the person(s) to whom you answer directly as well as the people to whom they answer all the way through to the top. This assignment will probably take some investigation. You will need to include names and titles. If your company is a large one you may follow the chain from the top through to your team only. For example, if you worked in the Marketing, Sales, & Business Operations division at SaskTel International, you would not need to follow the flow through each of the other divisions. [If your company is a one or two man operation, substitute the chain of command at Tamiscal High School. (Don’t forget to go beyond the principal to the top level in the district.)]

Assignment Two: Write a paragraph in which you explain why it is important to understand the chain of command on your job.

(Open to see sample flow charts)