Question

State any two differences between Unity of Command and Unity of Direction.

Hint:

To remember: Command = 1 person → 1 Boss. Direction = 1 Department → 1 Plan.

Answer 1

Concept: Both are principles of Henry Fayol, but they function at different levels. Command relates to the individual, while Direction relates to the entire unit or department.
Distinguishing between individual and group focus.
Unity of Command prevents confusion in the mind of a subordinate. Unity of Direction ensures that the efforts of the whole department are moving in the same direction.