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    Question

    Each subordinate should have only one superior whose

    command he has to obey. This is known as
    A Division of work Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Unity of command Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Unity of direction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Equity principle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Unity of command is one of the 14 principles of management given by Henry Fayol. It states that a sub-ordinate should receive orders and be accountable to one and only one boss at a time. Unity of command is essential as more than one boss would undermines authority, weaken discipline, divide loyalty, create confusion, delay and chaos, lead to escaping of responsibilities, duplication of work and overlapping of efforts.

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