subordinate units
[/səˈbɔːrdɪnət ˈjuːnɪts/]
nounpl: subordinate units
unidades subordinadas
1. Organizational divisions or departments that report to and are controlled by a higher-ranking entity or main organization
The subordinate units of the military report directly to the commanding officer.
As unidades subordinadas do exército reportam diretamente ao oficial comandante.
2. In administrative or corporate structures, smaller sections that fall under the authority of a parent department or division
The company's regional offices are subordinate units of the corporate headquarters.
Os escritórios regionais da empresa são unidades subordinadas da sede corporativa.
3. In government, local or regional agencies that operate under the jurisdiction of a central authority
The state's subordinate units include county governments and municipal authorities.
As unidades subordinadas do estado incluem governos de condados e autoridades municipais.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian corporate, governmental, and military contexts to describe organizational hierarchy. In Portugal, the terminology is similar but slightly more formal. The concept reflects hierarchical organizational structures prevalent in both Portuguese-speaking countries' administrative systems.
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