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Which of the following is an advantage of a clear scalar chain in an organisation?
A clear scalar chain establishes definite lines of authority and accountability from the top of the organisation to the bottom, so everyone knows who they report to and who is responsible. It does not itself encourage cross-department communication or guarantee wide spans.
- AIt encourages informal communication across departments and speeds up innovation
- BIt establishes clear lines of authority and accountability from top to bottomCorrect
- CIt ensures that every manager has a wide span of control
Explanation
A scalar chain sets out who reports to whom, giving clear authority and accountability. It does not by itself promote cross-department informal communication, and it says nothing definite about span width; long chains often go with narrow spans.
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