Which of the following principles emphasizes that subordinates should report to one and only one superior?

Option 1 -> Unity of Direction refers to activities with the same objective being directed by one manager using one plan, focusing on organizational goal alignment rather than reporting relationships.

Option 2 -> Order refers to the proper arrangement of resources (material and human) in the right place at the right time, emphasizing systematic organization rather than reporting structure.

Option 3 -> Authority and Responsibility emphasizes that managers should have adequate authority to carry out responsibilities, focusing on the balance between power and accountability rather than subordinate reporting.

Option 4 -> Unity of Command states that each subordinate should receive orders from and report to only one superior to avoid confusion, conflict, and breakdown of authority.

Hence, Option 4: Unity of Command -> This principle directly addresses the concept that subordinates should report to one and only one superior, preventing dual subordination and ensuring clear lines of authority and communication in the organizational hierarchy -> correct