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hierarchical command

[haɪ.əˈrɑːrkɪkəl kəˈmɑːnd]
nounpl: hierarchical commands
comando hierárquico
1. A system of authority and control structured in levels, where orders flow from higher to lower ranks following a chain of command
In the military, hierarchical command ensures that orders are executed efficiently through the chain of command.
No exército, o comando hierárquico garante que as ordens sejam executadas eficientemente através da cadeia de comando.
2. An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed according to formal ranks and levels
The corporation operates under a strict hierarchical command structure with clear reporting lines.
A corporação funciona sob uma estrutura de comando hierárquico rigorosa com linhas de reporte claras.
Synonyms
chain of commandvertical command structurepyramidal authorityrank-based commandscalar chain
Antonyms
flat organizationdecentralized commanddemocratic commandhorizontal structurepeer-based organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando hierárquico
Standard term used in business and military contexts
São Paulo
comando hierárquico / estrutura de comando em cascata
Corporate environments often use the cascading metaphor
Portugal
comando hierárquico
Formal and administrative contexts; identical to general Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

chain of command
top-down management
pecking order
reporting structure
lines of authority
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