BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which management principle states that each individual should report to only one boss in order to avoid conflict and/ or confusion?
A
Division of command
B
Chain of command
C
Unity of direction
D
Unity of command
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unity of Command-This principle states that each subordinate should receive orders and be accountable to one and only one superior. If an employee receives orders from more than one superior, it is likely to create confusion and conflict.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unity of command states that a subordinate should receive order and be responsible to only one boss. This ensures that each employee gets command only from one superior and is accountable to the same.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unity of Command This principle states that that should be a clear chain of command in the organization. The employees should be clear on whose instructions to follow. According to Fayol, an employee should receive orders from only one manager.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Fayol there should be one boss for every individual employee. If an employee gets orders from two superiors at the same time the principle of unity of command is violated. All the branches of an organisation should move towards achieving one goal. This is called the unity of direction.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under the principles of war, unity of command means that all the forces fall under one responsible commander. It requires a single commander with the requisite authority to direct all forces in pursuit of a unified purpose.

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