Multiple choice

Unity of command is violated under

  1. line organisation

  2. staff organisation

  3. line and staff organisation

  4. functional organisation

  5. both (1) and (2)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unity of command states that each employee should report to only one supervisor. Functional organization violates this principle because employees receive instructions from multiple functional specialists based on the type of work being performed.