Under the principle of Unity of Command, an employee should receive orders from
AMany superiors
BOne superior
CAll superiors
DAny superior
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One superior
1. Unity of Command states an employee should receive instructions from only one superior.
2. Multiple superiors create conflict, confusion and dilute accountability.
3. Single-source command preserves discipline and clear responsibility.
4. Hence the answer is 'One superior'.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII OCM, Ch 1 "Principles of Management", §1.2 ¶§1.2_
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