Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Chain of Command

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the chain of command?

A) The chain of command is the vertical line of authority that clarifies who reports to whom. 
B) The chain of command acts at cross-purposes to the unity of command principle. 
C) The chain of command is relevant only in mechanistic organizations. 
D) The chain of command does not permit delegation of authority.