canal hiérarchique

English translation: chain of authority

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French term or phrase:canal hiérarchique
English translation:chain of authority
Entered by: Sandra & Kenneth Grossman

13:44 Jul 19, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Management
French term or phrase: canal hiérarchique
It's a presentation on the prevention of psychosocial risks (PSR). This part explains the management and organizational sources of PSR, e.g. ineffective social regulation, and the need to achieve a global vision through: leviers managériaux dont "canal hièrachique", communication interne, EPA process et canal participatif. I hope that helps.
skocair
Local time: 06:46
chain of command
Explanation:
via the chain of command
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Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
Israel
Local time: 07:46
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I chose "chain of authority"
Thank you all for your help.
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4 +2chain of command
Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
3 +1official channel
kashew
4line management
Julie Barber


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canal hièrarchique
official channel


Explanation:
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kashew
France
Local time: 06:46
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 27

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chris Hall
15 mins
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canal hièrarchique
chain of command


Explanation:
via the chain of command

Sandra & Kenneth Grossman
Israel
Local time: 07:46
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 33
Grading comment
I chose "chain of authority"
Thank you all for your help.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valentina Viganò
5 hrs
  -> Thanks!

agree  Catherine Gilsenan: Prefer "authority" rather than "command"
21 hrs
  -> Thanks, Catherine! Chain of authority is very good.
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canal hièrarchique
line management


Explanation:
ie line management / the hierarchy within a company

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Note added at 1 hr (2010-07-19 15:43:42 GMT)
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It is not like a typical hierarchical line management role.
http://www.epmbook.com/projectmanagementoverview.htm

Management is changing from the hierarchical line, to the collaborative network model.
http://www.workinfo.com/free/downloads/417.htm

Business Definition for: Line Management
a hierarchical chain of command from executive to front-line level. Line management is the oldest and least complex management structure, in which top management have total and direct authority and employees report to only one supervisor.
http://dictionary.bnet.com/definition/line management.html

Julie Barber
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:46
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 30
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