上じょう通つう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

upward communication; conveying subordinates' views to superiors

Refers to the flow of information or opinions from lower ranks to higher ranks in an organization. Often used in contrast with 下達 (かたつ, top-down communication).

See also: 下達上通 · 上達

• 組そ織しきでは上じょう通つうと下か達たつの両りょう方ほうが大たい切せつだ。

  In an organization, both upward communication and top-down communication are important.

• 現げん場ばの意い見けんを上じょう通つうする仕し組くみが必ひつ要ようだ。

  A system for conveying on-site opinions upward is necessary.