Political Science · Public Administration
The concept of unity of command is complementary to which principle?
AAuthority
BScalar chain ✓ Correct
CSpan of control
DSupervision
Correct answer: (B) Scalar chain — Unity of command is complementary to the principle of the scalar chain.
Explanation
★Unity of command is complementary to the principle of the scalar chain.
★Unity of command means each subordinate reports to a single superior.
★The scalar chain is the unbroken line of authority from top to bottom.
★Together they keep the line of command clear and undivided.
★The scalar chain shows the path along which orders flow.
★Unity of command ensures no conflict of orders along that path.
★So the answer is the scalar chain.
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