Chain of command

The chain of command is a system in an organization that outlines the hierarchy and authority levels from the top management to the lowest ranks. It determines how instructions flow down through the levels and how feedback or requests are communicated back up.

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Hierarchical Structure : A system where individuals are ranked according to levels of authority within an organization.

Authority : The power or right assigned to a position that enables decision-making and command over others.

Communication Flow : The pathway through which information is transmitted within an organization, including upward, downward, and horizontal directions

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