Delayering
Delayering is the removal of layers of management and administration in an organization's structure.
Definitions
According to the Corporate Strategy by Lynch (4th edition),
- Delayering. The removal of layers of management and administration in an organization's structure.
According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),
- Delayering. Reducing the number of divisions or units or hierarchical levels in a firm's organizational structure.