Chain of command meaning in English

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Definition

a chain of command: a hierarchy, an order of power or importance idiom

Examples

"Pushing your way up the chain of command is a proud American tradition."

Exercise 1

A "chain of command" describes:

the types of companies that encourage career advancement.

the different levels of responsibility within a hierarchy.

the panel of senior managers who decide on promotions.

the different ways you can get a promotion.

I don't know

A "chain of command" describes:

the types of companies that encourage career advancement.

This is incorrect. A "chain of command" is not a type of company.

the different levels of responsibility within a hierarchy.

This is the correct answer. A "chain of command" is a sequence of holders of responsibility within a hierarchy, for example: Orders are passed down the chain of command, from the main boss to the manager under him, and so on, until they get to the workers.

the panel of senior managers who decide on promotions.

This is incorrect. A "chain of command" does not match this definition. Although senior managers (as well as other managers in a company's hierarchy) do appear on the chain of command, it is not defined as a panel who decide on promotions.

the different ways you can get a promotion.

This is incorrect. A "chain of command" does not describe the different ways you can get a promotion.

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