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Question
Differentiate between Unity of Command and Unity of Direction on any three basis.
Solution
| BASIS | UNITY OF COMMAND | UNITY OF DIRECTION |
| Meaning | One subordinate should receive orders from and should be responsible to only one superior. | Each group of activities having same objective must have one head and one plan |
| Aim | It prevents dual subordination. | It prevents overlapping of activities |
| Implications | It affects an individual employee | It affects the entire organisation. |
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