The ____ principle states that everyone in an organization should report to and be accountable to only one boss for performing a given activity.
A) Span of control.
B) Functional authority.
C) General supervision.
D) Unity of command.

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The principle of unity of command asserts that every employee in an organization should have only one direct supervisor, and should be accountable to that person for all aspects of his or her work. This principle ensures that there is clear communication, coordination, and control within a team or department, and reduces the potential for conflict, confusion, and duplication of effort. The other options (A, B, and C) do not specifically address the issue of multiple reporting relationships and are not relevant to this principle.

The ____ Principle States That Everyone in an Organization Should