1. The organized system or hierarchy that determines how power, decision-making, and responsibility are distributed within an organization, institution, or group
The company's authority structure clearly defines who reports to whom and how decisions are made.
A estrutura de autoridade da empresa define claramente quem se reporta a quem e como as decisões são tomadas.
2. The framework of roles, positions, and relationships that establish formal chains of command and control
Understanding the authority structure is essential for new employees to know who has decision-making power.
Compreender a estrutura de autoridade é essencial para que novos funcionários saibam quem tem poder de decisão.