Within groups, information flows according to hierarchical position. Superiors typically have broader information access than subordinates. Parents know things children do not; managers know things employees do not; seniors know things juniors do not. Information moves through hierarchical channels—reporting upward, directing downward.
Position determines what information you receive and what you can access. When operating in Japanese hierarchical contexts, recognize that information access corresponds to position. Expect to receive information appropriate to your level, and understand that others at different levels have different information access.
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