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hierarchy
A ranking system in an organization or system in which people or groups are placed above or below one another according to their status or authority.
In der Armee gibt es eine sehr strenge Hierarchie.
In the army, there is a very strict hierarchy.
hierarchy
A general ranking of things according to their importance, value, or priority.
In seiner persönlichen Hierarchie steht die Gesundheit an erster Stelle.
In his personal hierarchy, health comes first.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Hierarchie' from the context. If people are talking about companies, the military, or the church, it means the ranking of people. If people are talking about values, goals, or needs, it means a ranking by importance.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es kaum Hierarchien.
There are hardly any hierarchies in our company.
In connection with organizations, 'Hierarchie' is often described with certain adjectives. A 'flache Hierarchie' (flat hierarchy) has few management levels, while a 'steile' (steep) or 'strenge Hierarchie' (strict hierarchy) has many levels and clear chains of command.
Viele Start-ups bevorzugen eine flache Hierarchie mit kurzen Entscheidungswegen.
Many start-ups prefer a flat hierarchy with short decision-making paths.
Common verbs in connection with organizational structure are 'in der Hierarchie aufsteigen' (to move up in the hierarchy) or 'eine Hierarchie haben/einführen' (to have/introduce a hierarchy).
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um in der Firmenhierarchie aufzusteigen.
He worked hard to move up in the company hierarchy.
ranking
Ranking and Hierarchie (hierarchy) both arrange people or organizations according to their position. A ranking usually results from a specific comparison or performance measurement, while a Hierarchie describes a permanent structure with higher and lower positions. Ranking fits a comparative list, while Hierarchie fits responsibilities and authority.
In der Hierarchie des Unternehmens steht die Filialleitung über dem Verkaufsteam.
In the company hierarchy, branch management is above the sales team.
Im Ranking der Filialen steht unsere Filiale nach den Verkaufszahlen an erster Stelle.
Our branch ranks first in the ranking of branches based on sales figures.
