hierarchical practices
[haɪˈrɑːrkɪkəl ˈpræktɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural in nature)
práticas hierárquicas
1. Organizational methods and procedures that establish and maintain a system of ranks, authority levels, and chain of command where power and decision-making flow from top to bottom
The company's hierarchical practices ensured that all decisions required approval from senior management.
As práticas hierárquicas da empresa garantiram que todas as decisões exigissem aprovação da alta gestão.
2. Customary behaviors and social norms that reinforce differential status, respect, and obedience based on position or rank within an organization or society
Traditional hierarchical practices in the military demand strict adherence to the chain of command.
As práticas hierárquicas tradicionais no exército exigem adesão rigorosa à cadeia de comando.
3. Systematic patterns of organizational behavior that prioritize rank, formality, and structured relationships over egalitarian collaboration
Modern startups often reject the hierarchical practices common in corporate settings.
Startups modernas frequentemente rejeitam as práticas hierárquicas comuns em ambientes corporativos.
In Brazil, hierarchical practices have been deeply embedded in corporate culture, government, and education systems, reflecting broader cultural values of respect for authority and social stratification. However, there has been a growing shift toward more horizontal organizational structures, particularly in tech companies and creative industries in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, hierarchical practices remain common in traditional industries, military, and large corporations, though there is a stronger cultural emphasis on meritocracy and the possibility of upward mobility compared to more stratified societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
climbing the corporate ladder
breaking the glass ceiling
following the chain of command
respecting the pecking order
going through proper channels
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