Which statement correctly describes unity of command?

• A. A person reports to multiple supervisors
• B. Unity of command
• C. Span of control
• D. Chain of command

Answer: (B)

Unity of command means a person should report to only one supervisor and receive orders from that single authority. This creates clear lines of responsibility and prevents conflicting instructions from multiple bosses. The statement that names unity of command directly reflects this idea, so it fits perfectly as the correct choice. Other terms describe different concepts: reporting to more than one supervisor would violate unity of command; span of control refers to how many direct reports a supervisor can manage; chain of command describes the formal path of authority from top to bottom.