The line of authority and responsibility that flows through the organization and defines the supervisor and subordinate relationships that govern decision-making is known as
A) unity of delegation.
B) chain of command.
C) span of control.
D) unity of command.
E) span of delegation.

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The chain of command refers to the formal line of authority, running from the top of the organization to the bottom, which defines the relationships between supervisors and subordinates and dictates how decisions are made and communicated throughout the organization.

The Line of Authority and Responsibility That Flows Through the Organization