title: [Hierarchy and authority].
abstract: Although the term hierarchy isn't in keeping with the times for secular spheres, the identical term ranking omnipresent and indispensable in a political way. Without ranking there ist no final but only a general responsibility. Ranking is based on authority--to be distinguished between professional competence an official authority. The latter one should be gained with inner agreement--by sanctions only when needed.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Horntrich
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005858:Germany; D006608:Hierarchy, Social; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D017146:Models, Organizational
vernacular_title: Hierarchie und Autorität.