Could you explain the organisational structure of the company to me?
'Organizzativa' = or-ga-nid-za-TEE-va. Six syllables.
Ask this in your first week to understand who reports to whom and how decisions are made. Italian companies often have clear hierarchies and understanding them helps you navigate the workplace correctly.
'Struttura organizzativa' is the standard business Italian term for organisational chart/structure. Understanding it early helps you know who to approach for what, and shows strategic thinking.
Esiste un organigramma che posso consultare?
Is there an organisational chart I can consult?
'Organigramma' is the direct Italian term for org chart
Chi sono i responsabili dei vari reparti?
Who are the heads of the various departments?
Practical and concrete; gets directly to the key people
A chi devo rivolgermi per le questioni amministrative?
Who should I contact for administrative matters?
Action-oriented; useful for resolving practical day-to-day questions
Italian SMEs (which make up 95% of Italian businesses) often have flat hierarchies in practice despite formal titles. The founder or owner ('titolare') is usually known by everyone and may interact personally with interns in smaller companies.