GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which principle of organizational design states that authority should flow in a clear, unbroken line from the top of an organization to the bottom?
A
Span of control
B
Staff authority
C
Responsibility
D
Scalar principle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scalar principle maintains “that authority and responsibility should flow in a clear, unbroken line from the highest to the lowest manager.”John M.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scalar principle, also known as the scalar chain, is a management principle predicated on establishing an unbroken line of authority from the highest levels of management on down. In this model, the person at each management level communicates with only those directly above and below them.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scalar principle is an organizational principle that states that authority should flow in a clear, unbroken line from the top of an organization to the bottom. Span of control refers to how many employees a manager can effectively supervise at one time.

Detailed explanation-4: -1) Chain of Command One of the most basic elements of an organizational structure, chain of command is exactly what it sounds like: an unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization (e.g. a CEO) all the way down to the bottom.

Detailed explanation-5: -The “chain of command” refers to a clear line of authority and communication. It shows how an organization is set up in terms of levels and who reports to whom and who is in charge of making decisions.

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