The chain of command ____.
A)is the horizontal line of authority that indicates at which level of management an individual belongs
B)acts at cross-purposes to the unity of command principle
C)is only relevant in mechanistic organizations
D)does not permit delegation of authority
E)is described by none of these

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The chain of command is a vertical line of authority in an organization, not horizontal, and it allows for delegation of authority. It is relevant in both mechanistic and organic organizations and supports the unity of command principle.

The Chain of Command ____