hierarchical organization
Definition
Common, pyramid-like organization where one person is in charge of a functional area (engineering, finance, marketing) with one or more subordinates handling the sub-functions. In an hierarchical organization (whether business, military, political, or religious) higher levels imply greater superiority and domination than the lower ones, and the chain of command extends straight from the top to the bottom.
hierarchical organization is in the Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership subject.
hierarchical organization appears in the definition of the following term: unity of command
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