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<p>In a hierarchal business organization, especially in a <a href="/facts/Matrix_management/njCSaxHJ">matrix management</a> structure, the relationship between a worker and their direct supervisor or leader can be classified as solid-line reporting (also called direct reporting) or dotted-line reporting (also called indirect reporting). The use of "solid-line" versus "dotted-line" is based on the visual representation of the <a href="/facts/Organizational_structure/cnlCdHsz">organizational structure</a> in an <a href="/facts/Organizational_chart/0nwopF1f">organizational chart</a>. </p>