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Differentiate Unity of Command and Unity of Direction

Differentiate between Unity of Command and Unity of Direction?

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1. Meaning:

Unity of Command: Individual subordinate would receive orders from and would be responsible to only individual superior.

Unity of Direction: For saved objectives it must have one head and one plan for each group of activities.

2. Aim:

Unity of Command: Prevents dual subordination

Unity of Direction: Prevents overlapping of activities

3. Implications:

Unity of Command: Affects an individual employee

Unity of Direction: Affects the entire organisation.

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