Hierarchy refers to power structure where the authority moves downward from the top. Which option correctly restates this?

• A. Begins at the bottom and moves upward
• B. Is shared among those at the same level
• C. Moves about according to the situation
• D. Begins at the top and moves downward

Answer: (D)

In a hierarchy, authority flows from the top down through the levels of power. The restatement that begins at the top and moves downward matches that direction exactly. For example, a CEO issues directives that cascade to managers, then to supervisors, then to staff, creating the clear chain of command and accountability.

Why the other phrasing doesn’t fit: starting at the bottom implies upward authority; sharing among those at the same level describes a horizontal arrangement with no vertical command; moving around according to the situation suggests a flexible approach rather than a fixed top-down flow.