How can relationships like manager be utilized in identity searches?

Utilizing relationships like manager in identity searches is effectively achieved by including them as filters in the search model. This approach allows for a more granular and relevant search based on the hierarchical structure of the organization.

When relationships such as "manager" are included as filters, it enables the search to focus on specific groups or individuals based on their managerial connections. For instance, if an administrator wants to find all employees under a particular manager, using their relationship in the search criteria directly refines the results to include only those identities that fall under that managerial relationship. This can significantly enhance the efficiency of searches and ensure that the returned identities are contextually relevant to the user's needs.

In contrast, excluding such relationships from searches would limit the ability to effectively manage and analyze organizational structure. Using a separate database query could complicate the search process and is typically unnecessary when filtering is capable of achieving the desired results efficiently. Defaulting all searches to user-level queries does not take advantage of the additional context provided by relationships like manager, which can be crucial for accurate identity management and reporting.