Reporting channel
A reporting path as a mirror of the chain of command is the specified path of the flow of information that information should or has taken within an organizational unit . It is part of organizational communication .
Reporting channels are common in the military , aid organizations and the police . In business life it is often referred to as the reporting channel.
A message can e.g. B. contain situation reports , reports and requests for assistance .
A message should reach or pass through every higher level. For this purpose, alarm heads are installed for larger layers .
Example:
- Reporting route control center - vehicle ( BOS ).
- Reporting channel in Germany in the event of damage to technical systems ( [1] )
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