rigid hierarchy

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

a hierarchy that is difficult to change or move within

hierarchyADJECTIVE + hierarchy

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Examples (10)

  • Rural society was characterized by a rigid class hierarchy.
  • The company struggled with a rigid corporate hierarchy that stifled innovation.
  • It was difficult to advance within the rigid social hierarchy of that era.
  • Many traditional institutions maintain a rigid management hierarchy.
  • The new CEO aimed to dismantle the rigid internal hierarchy and foster creativity.
  • Her career progression was hindered by the rigid hierarchy of the public sector.
  • Students often find the rigid academic hierarchy intimidating.
  • The military's operational efficiency relies on a rigid hierarchy of command.
  • Such a rigid hierarchy can make it challenging for new ideas to emerge.
  • The startup intentionally avoided a rigid organizational hierarchy to encourage flat structure.