Question

How is the principle of 'Unity of Command' useful in management? Explain briefly.

Answer 1

The principle of 'Unity of Command' states that employees should receive orders and instructions from one boss only. If two (or more) superiors command a worker at the same time, he will get confused to whose command should he follow. If the unity of command is maintained in the organisation it would help to avoid confusion among the workers, conflict among the superiors and create better relations between workers and managers.