Unity of command
Unity of command is the idea that a subordinate should have only one superior to whom he or she is directly responsible.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Unity of command. The idea that a subordinate should have only one superior to whom he or she is directly responsible.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Unity of command. The management principle that each person should report to only one manager.