Die Hierarchie
Example: In der Firma gibt es eine klare Hierarchie zwischen den Abteilungen.
Definition
"Hierarchy" refers to a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority, often seen in companies where clear levels of power and responsibility exist between departments or roles.
Etymology
The word "Hierarchie" comes from the Greek words 'hieros' meaning sacred and 'arche' meaning rule or government. Originally, it referred to the sacred order of clergy but evolved to describe any system of ranked authority, especially in management and organizational contexts.
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"Die Hierarchie" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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