Below is a table of positions, the persons to whom each position reports and by whom they are supervised. The table is a modified and partial version of the College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CSET) at Unknown University organizational chart.
Position
Supervised BY
Supervises
Dean of CSET
University Provost
Departmental Chairpersons
Chairperson of Biology
Dean of CSET
Biology Faculty
Chairperson of Chemistry
Dean of CSET
Chemistry Faculty
Chairperson of Physics
Dean of CSET
Physics Faculty
Chairperson of Mathematics
Dean of CSET
Mathematics Faculty
Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health
Dean of CSET
Nursing and Allied Health Coordinators
Faculty in each of the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
Chairpersons of the Specific Departments
No One
Allied Health Coordinator
Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health
Faculty in Allied Health
Nursing Coordinator
Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health
Faculty in Nursing
Faculty in Allied Health
Allied Health Coordinator
No One
Faculty in Nursing
Nursing Coordinator
No One
Office of Institutional Technology (e.g Blackboard etc)
University Provost
OIT Staff
Using the Information above, prepare an organizational chart which follows the principles of line authority, or functional authority or staff authority, as appropriate.
How to solve
ODU Organizational Chart
Introduction:
In response to the provided information, we are tasked with creating an organizational chart that follows the principles of line authority, functional authority, or staff authority, as appropriate. The organizational chart will represent the College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CSET) at an unknown university.
Answer:
Based on the information given, the organizational chart can be designed as follows:
1. Dean of CSET (Reports to University Provost)
– Supervises Departmental Chairpersons
2. Departmental Chairpersons (Reports to Dean of CSET)
a. Chairperson of Biology (Supervises Biology Faculty)
b. Chairperson of Chemistry (Supervises Chemistry Faculty)
c. Chairperson of Physics (Supervises Physics Faculty)
d. Chairperson of Mathematics (Supervises Mathematics Faculty)
e. Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health (Supervises Nursing and Allied Health Coordinators)
3. Biology Faculty (Supervised by Chairperson of Biology)
4. Chemistry Faculty (Supervised by Chairperson of Chemistry)
5. Physics Faculty (Supervised by Chairperson of Physics)
6. Mathematics Faculty (Supervised by Chairperson of Mathematics)
7. Nursing and Allied Health Coordinators (Supervised by Chairperson of Nursing and Allied Health)
a. Allied Health Coordinator (Supervises Faculty in Allied Health)
b. Nursing Coordinator (Supervises Faculty in Nursing)
8. Faculty in Allied Health (Supervised by Allied Health Coordinator)
9. Faculty in Nursing (Supervised by Nursing Coordinator)
10. Office of Institutional Technology (Reports to University Provost)
– OIT Staff
Note: The organizational chart above demonstrates the appropriate lines of authority within the College of Engineering, Science and Technology. The positions are arranged hierarchically, indicating the reporting structure within the college.
