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centralized command structure

[/ˈsentrəlaɪzd kəˈmænd ˈstrʌkʃər/]
nounpl: centralized command structures
estrutura de comando centralizada
1. An organizational hierarchy where decision-making authority and control are concentrated at the top levels of management, with orders flowing downward
The military adopted a centralized command structure to ensure rapid coordination during operations.
O exército adotou uma estrutura de comando centralizada para garantir coordenação rápida durante as operações.
2. A management system in which all strategic decisions originate from a single central authority or leadership
The company's centralized command structure led to faster decision-making but less employee autonomy.
A estrutura de comando centralizada da empresa resultou em tomadas de decisão mais rápidas, mas menos autonomia dos funcionários.
Synonyms
centralized authorityhierarchical command structuretop-down managementcentralized controlunified command
Antonyms
decentralized command structuredistributed authorityflat organizational structureparticipatory managementautonomous decision-making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura de comando centralizada
Standard usage in business and military contexts
Portugal
estrutura de comando centralizada
Formal terminology used in organizational and military discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

chain of command
top-down approach
single point of authority
unified chain of command
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