How would you design an approval process for a multi-level approval hierarchy?

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Recommended Architecture:

    
        Submit Request.
        Manager Approval.
        Department Head Approval.
        Director Approval.
        Final Processing.
    

    Enhancements:

    
        Approval timeout handling.
        Escalation workflows.
        Reminder notifications.
        Audit tracking.

How would you design an approval process for a multi-level approval hierarchy?

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Enhancements: