The concepts representing the Unity of Direction are:
A. Each group has one head and one plan
B. Prevents dual subordination
C. Affects the entire organization
D. It prevents overlapping of activities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, C and D only
A. Each group has one head and one plan — Correct. This is the meaning of unity of direction.
B. Prevents dual subordination — Incorrect. Dual subordination means one worker taking orders from two bosses. Preventing it is the aim of unity of command.
C. Affects the entire organization — Correct. Unity of direction concerns how the departments and divisions of the whole organisation are arranged. Unity of command affects only the individual employee.
D. It prevents overlapping of activities — Correct. With one plan and one head for each group of activities, two departments do not end up doing the same work. This is the aim of unity of direction.
Note: The NCERT table below prints “betweeen” in its title. The correct spelling is “between”.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition):
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