Meaning – The term food chain, refers to the hierarchical chain of management within an organization. It is used to set up a chain of command within the organization, with the board and managers occupying the higher levels of the food chain and the employees occupying the layers below these.
As far as visibility is concerned, the managers and board have complete visibility of the activities of the people that occupy the lower levels of the food chain. However, the employees cannot see the activities and decisions being taken by the manager.
Even in the case of dispersibility, the people on the lower levels of the food chain are more likely to be removed from office in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Example of usage – “He was recruited by the organization to fill in the role of the manager. He was able to oversee the activities of the employees under him and also mentor them about the work that was to be done.”
