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.