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The principle of management that states each member of an organization must receive orders from only one superior is known as:

AUnity of Direction

BScalar Chain

CUnity of Command

DAuthority and Responsibility

Answer:

C. Unity of Command

Read Explanation:

  • Unity of Command is the principle that dictates each member of an organization must receive orders and instructions from only one superior to avoid confusion and conflict.


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of management thought:

  1. The roots of management can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where people lived and worked in groups.
  2. The Industrial Revolution significantly reduced the need for a formal, systematic theory of management.
  3. The Neo-classical theory, also known as the Behavioral Approach, emphasized a rigid, hierarchical structure with clear rules and procedures.
  4. Modern management theory views the organization as a complex, interconnected system.

    While both F.W. Taylor and Henry Fayol were pioneers of management thought, their focus and approach differed. Which of the following statements accurately highlights a difference between their contributions?Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. Fayol's approach was focused on improving the overall administration and efficiency of the entire organization, whereas Taylor's was concentrated on improving productivity at the shop-floor level.
    2. Taylor's principles, such as "Unity of Command," were designed to ensure a clear hierarchical structure, while Fayol's "Functional Foremanship" promoted specialization.
    3. Fayol is considered the founder of "Scientific Management," while Taylor is regarded as the father of "Administrative Management."
      An organization's structure is designed with a clear chain of command, where a manager at a middle level reports to one superior, who in turn reports to another, all the way up to the top executives. This arrangement is a direct manifestation of which two of Henry Fayol's principles?

      Consider the following statements regarding the application of Henry Fayol's principles of management: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      1. A company that promotes open communication and ensures that every employee understands and is working towards the same organizational goals is applying the principle of "Unity of Command."
      2. An organization that maintains a clear hierarchical structure, linking every member from the top to the bottom, is a direct application of the "Scalar Chain" principle.
      3. Fayol's principle of "Authority and Responsibility" states that managers should have the right to give orders, but they have no obligation to accomplish the tasks they assign.
        In F.W. Taylor's scheme of functional foremanship, a worker receives instructions from multiple foremen, each specializing in a different aspect of the job. Which of the following foremen is responsible for teaching workers the quickest and best way to perform their personal motions?