Question

Scalar Chain primarily refers to:

• A. The vertical flow of authority and communication from top to bottom
• B. Encouraging Cross-communication in organisations
• C. Employees should only communicate through informal network chains
• D. A network of decisions made collectively by employees

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The vertical flow of authority and communication from top to bottom

• Scalar chain is one of the 14 principles of management formulated by Henri Fayol.

• It refers to the formal, vertical line of authority and communication that flows from the highest to the lowest rank in an organization.

• This principle dictates that every communication and decision must pass through each level of the hierarchy, ensuring a clear, unbroken chain of command.