also: じょういげだつ
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
top-down communication; conveying orders from above
A yojijukugo describing a system where decisions or orders flow from superiors to subordinates without bottom-up input. Often used in organizational or political contexts.
Antonyms: 下意上達
この会社は上意下達の体質が強い。
This company has a strong top-down culture.
Top-down instructions don't reflect the voices of the people on the ground.