Question

Differences between unity of command and unity of direction

Answer 1

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNITY OF COMMAND AND UNITY PF DIRECTION

Unity of command refers to a principle of management which states that one incumbent should get orders from and report to one boss. Unity of direction is a management principle which implies that all the activities with same objective must have one head and one plan.

Answer 2

$\bold {\red{ \sf{difference \: between - \:}}} \\ {\green{\sf{unity \: of \: command}}} \\ { \underline{or}} \\ {\green{ \sf{unity \: of \: direction}}}$

→Unity of command:

• Unity of command implies that each subordinate should receive order from one and only one superior.
• It prevents dual subordination.
• It affects and individual employee.

→Unity of direction:

• Unity of direction implies that there should be one head and one plan for group of activities.
• It prevents overlapping of activities.
• It affects the entire organization.