Question

The production manager of Bharat Ltd. instructs a salesman to go slow in selling the product, whereas the marketing manager is insisting on fast selling to achieve the target. Which principle of management is being violated in this case? State the consequences of violation of this principle.

Answer 1

Unity of Command
Consequences of Violation - If an employee gets orders from two superiors at the same time i.e., principle of unity of command is violated.
1. authority is undermined
2. discipline and order is disturbed
3. stability is threatened
4. conflict among superiors
5. loyalty of employee is divided
6. Employees will remain in confusion regarding whose tasks to be done. He will have option for excuses.