Scenario SQL Question

Organizational Hierarchy - All Levels Using Recursive CTE

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Problem Statement

Write a recursive CTE query to display the complete organizational hierarchy starting from the CEO. Return employee_id, employee_name, manager_id, level (CEO=1), and hierarchy_path showing the reporting chain.

Relevant Tables

employees

SQL Concepts Used in This Scenario

Strengthen your understanding with these targeted learning topics:

Self JoinsJoins & Relationships
Recursive CTEs for Hierarchical DataSubqueries & CTEs
Common Table ExpressionsSubqueries & CTEs