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social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization theory > hierarchy
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and political science > hierarchy
... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > issues in organizational structure > hierarchy
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power in interpersonal relationships > hierarchy

Preferred term

hierarchy  

Definition

  • Hierarchy is composed of the Greek words hieros (sacred), and archein (rule or order). Originally referring to an order of angels, the term came to signify an order of clergy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Governance; Hierarchy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-CFLTTHND-D

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