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Comparing Dickson's Chain Of Command: Similar To My Department

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Jerry, I think your example of Dickson’s chain of command is very similar to my department. Both departments use the chain of command structure discussed by Cronkhite (2013). The unity of command principle seems to be practiced by both departments and ensures that an employee only receives order from a single supervisor and is only responsible to that supervisor. The importance of this principle was discussed by Cronkhite (2013). If an employee is subject to obeying orders from more than a single supervisor will only result in confusion on the part of the employee on whose orders to follow. This will result in poor communication within the organization and leave employees disorganized and confused about what is expected of them Pathak,

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