Question

What is GANG-PLANK?

Answer 1

GANG-PLANK is the term used in concern with the scalar chain.

Scalar chain refers to the chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest level in the organisation. It should be short-circuited and not carried to the extent it proves detrimental to the organization, this concept is known as Gang-Plank. In this figure if $T$ wants to communicate with $Y$, usually message will move from $T$ to $O$ via $S$, $R$, $Q$ and $P$ and from $O$ it will come down to $Y$ through $U$, $V$, $W$ and $X$. But if it is essential to communicate immediately a Gang-Plank (dotted line) may be created between $T$ and $Y$ without weakening the chain of command.