The _____ refers to a chain of authority extending from top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.
A) unity of command
B) division of labor
C) unity of direction
D) scalar chain
E) none of these

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The scalar chain is the chain of command running from the top to the bottom of the organization. It describes the line of authority, communication, and responsibility between different levels of management and employees. Therefore, the correct answer is D, scalar chain. The other options (unity of command, division of labor, unity of direction) also relate to organizational structure, but they do not specifically refer to the chain of command.

The _____ Refers to a Chain of Authority Extending from Top