Question

What contradiction do you find in principle of unity of command and the technique of functional foremanship and why?

Answer 1

The contradiction in the principle of unity of command and the technique of functional foremanship is in the way a subordinate reports to his superior or boss.

According to Taylor’s principle of unity of command, in an organization, a subordinate should report to and take orders from only one boss at a given point of time.

Based on the technique of functional foremanship, a subordinate will be under the supervision of several specialists that makes the former obliged to report to all the specialists.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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• The contradiction in the principle of unity of command and the technique of functional foremanship is in the way a subordinate reports to his superior or boss.