Question : A sales employee is allowed to give discount of to 12% by the marketing manager, where has finance power to offer discount up to 6%.Which principle of management is being violated her?
Option 1: Unity of direction
Option 2: Unity of command
Option 3: Subordination of individual interest to general interest
Option 4: Remuneration of employees
Correct Answer: Unity of command
Solution : According to this principle each subordinate should receive orders and be accountable to one and only one superior. The principle of unity of command is violated in the given case.
Hence, Option B is correct.