<u />Unity of command is a principle wherein no subordinate in an organization reports to more than one boss.
Each department in a company has only one boss. Every boss of the department reports to one higher authority, and so on.
This is to avoid confusion among subordinates and to ensure that the authority of the boss is not diminish by the authority of another boss.
<span>Stephanie is indeed liable, as she made first contact with an intent of violence. Thom did not respond physically, and therefor retains his right to sue Stephanie for any damages made to him, physically or emotionally.</span>