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clear hierarchy

[/klɪr ˈhaɪərɑːrki/]
noun phrasepl: clear hierarchies
hierarquia clara
1. A well-defined and easily understood system of ranks, levels, or authority where relationships between different positions are transparent and obvious
The company maintains a clear hierarchy with distinct roles from entry-level to executive positions.
A empresa mantém uma hierarquia clara com papéis distintos de nível iniciante até posições executivas.
2. An organizational structure where it is obvious who reports to whom and what the chain of command is
A clear hierarchy helps employees understand their responsibilities and advancement opportunities.
Uma hierarquia clara ajuda os funcionários a entender suas responsabilidades e oportunidades de progressão.
Synonyms
defined hierarchytransparent structurewell-defined chain of commandestablished ranking system
Antonyms
flat organizationambiguous structureunclear hierarchydisorganized system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hierarquia clara
standard usage in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
hierarquia bem definida
common in corporate environments
Portugal
hierarquia clara
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

chain of command
pecking order
lines of authority
organizational structure
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