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flat hierarchy

[/flæt haɪˈrɑːrkki/]
nounpl: flat hierarchies
hierarquia plana
1. An organizational structure with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, promoting equal participation and decision-making
The startup operates with a flat hierarchy, allowing all employees to have a voice in major decisions.
A startup opera com uma hierarquia plana, permitindo que todos os funcionários tenham voz nas decisões importantes.
2. A management approach that reduces bureaucracy and encourages direct communication between all organizational levels
Our company adopted a flat hierarchy to improve communication and reduce red tape.
Nossa empresa adotou uma hierarquia plana para melhorar a comunicação e reduzir a burocracia.
Synonyms
horizontal organizationdecentralized structurenon-hierarchical organizationestrutura horizontal
Antonyms
steep hierarchyvertical hierarchybureaucratic structurehierarquia vertical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hierarquia plana
most common usage in corporate and business contexts
São Paulo
estrutura horizontal
alternative term frequently used in business environments
Portugal
hierarquia plana
standard term used in Portuguese organizations and management literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down silos
democratizing the workplace
eliminating layers of management
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