Chain of command
Chain of command is the unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Chain of command. The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Chain of command. The line of authority extending from upper organizational levels to the lowest levels, which clarifies who reports to whom.
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Chain of command. Order of authority. The sequence of power in an organization, from the top to the next levels of authority.
