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flat structure

[/flæt ˈstrʌk.tʃər/]
nounpl: flat structures
estrutura plana
1. An organizational hierarchy with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, promoting direct communication and faster decision-making
The startup adopted a flat structure to encourage innovation and employee autonomy.
A startup adotou uma estrutura plana para incentivar inovação e autonomia dos funcionários.
2. In design or data, a structure without hierarchical layers or nested elements
A flat structure database simplifies data retrieval.
Um banco de dados com estrutura plana simplifica a recuperação de dados.
Synonyms
horizontal organizationflat hierarchydecentralized structureegalitarian structure
Antonyms
hierarchical structurebureaucratic structurepyramid structurevertical organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura plana
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
estrutura horizontal
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
estrutura plana
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down organizational barriers
level the playing field
democratize the workplace
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