What is the difference between Unity of Command and Unity of Direction?

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ACommand is for staff, direction for managers

BCommand is individual, direction is group objective

CBoth are the same

DDirection prevents orders from being issued

Answer:

Unity of Command ensures one superior for each employee; Unity of Direction ensures activities with the same objective are grouped under one head.

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