Question

Distinguish between unity of command and unity of direction.

Answer 1

Difference between unity of command and unity of direction
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Basis}& \text{Unity of command}& \text{Unity of direction}\\ \text{Meaning}& \text{One subordinate should receive orders from one}& \text{Each group of activities should have one}\\ & \text{boss only.}& \text{head and one plan.}\\ \text{Aim}& \text{It avoids dual subordination.}& \text{It avoids overlapping of activities.}\\ \text{Implication}& \text{It affects individual employee.}& \text{It affects the entire organisation.}\end{array}$