Q21
The chain of command from the highest authority to the lowest level in the organization is _________.
A.
Unity of direction
B.
Unity of command
C.
Centralization
D.
Scalar chain
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The chain of command from the highest authority to the lowest level in the organization is Scalar chain. Scalar chain is the formal line of authority which moves from highest to lowest rank in a straight line. This chain specifies the route through which the information is to be communicated to the desired location/person.