die Befehlsstruktur
Translation
command structure, chain of command
Examples
Die Armee hat eine klare Befehlsstruktur.
The army has a clear command structure.
Grammar Patterns
to have a command structure The company has a flat command structure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kommandostruktur, Befehlskette (chain of command), Hierarchie
Etymology
A compound noun formed from 'Befehl' (command) + the linking '-s-' + 'Struktur' (structure). It literally means 'command structure'.
Memory Tips
This is a transparent compound word. Just remember 'Befehl' means command and 'Struktur' means structure. It refers to the hierarchy of authority.