Question : Identify the principle of management in the below case.
The head of the sales department asked his subordinate to increase the production due to increased sale of cloth whereas the head of finance department asked not to increase the production of cloth due to risk factor.
Option 1: Unity of direction
Option 2: Unity of command
Option 3: Division of work
Option 4: Scaler chain
Correct Answer:
Unity of command
Solution :
Unity of command is being violated here. It involves each subordinate should receive orders from only one superior. The subordinate is accountable to his single Boss only.
Hence Option B is correct.