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.