Managerial hierarchy

Definition

A managerial hierarchy is an organizational structure that outlines the various levels of management and their respective authority within a company. It clearly delineates who reports to whom and establishes the flow of decision-making power from top to bottom.

Related terms

Organizational Structure:

The way in which a company's tasks and responsibilities are divided, organized, and coordinated.

Chain of Command: The formal line of authority through which orders are passed down in an organization.

Span of Control:

Refers to the number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can directly control