Autoritätsstruktur
Autoritätsstruktur refers to the hierarchical arrangement of power and decision-making within an organization or group. It defines who has the authority to make decisions, issue directives, and enforce rules. This structure can vary significantly, ranging from highly centralized models where a single leader holds most of the power, to more decentralized models where decision-making is distributed among various levels or individuals.
Key aspects of an autoritätsstruktur include the span of control, which indicates how many subordinates a manager
Different types of authority can exist within a structure, such as formal authority derived from a position,