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flat structures

[/flæt ˈstrʌktʃərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
estruturas planas
1. Organizational hierarchies with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives
The startup implemented flat structures to improve communication and decision-making speed.
A startup implementou estruturas planas para melhorar a comunicação e a velocidade na tomada de decisões.
2. Physical structures or designs that are level, even, or lacking depth or dimension
The architect preferred flat structures for the modern building design.
O arquiteto preferia estruturas planas para o design do edifício moderno.
Synonyms
hierarchical organizationsnon-hierarchical organizationslean organizationshorizontal organizations
Antonyms
hierarchical structurespyramid structuresvertical structuresmulti-level organizations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estruturas planas
Standard usage in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
estruturas horizontais
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
estruturas achatadas
Formal terminology in organizational management discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down silos
reduce bureaucracy
empower employees
democratize decision-making
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