"Hierarchical organizations are typically run by... little Napoleons and Napoleonettes; especially at mid-organization level... A hierarchical organizational design draws leadership focus and energy away from problem solving and progressive thinking by encouraging those climbing the organizational food chain to focus instead on protecting their positions, perks, and territory."

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John Hoover, Unleashing Leadership (2005)

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