After reading this article you will learn about the barriers to delegation of authority and ways to overcome it. Barriers to Delegation of Authority: Though delegation enhances efficiency of the organisation by dividing work amongst organisational members (according to their capabilities), it is not free from obstacles. Various barriers to delegation can be grouped in three main headings. These are: [...]
This article justifies that complete centralisation or decentralisation of authority does not exist in an organisation. Centralisation and decentralisation help to coordinate organisational activities. While delegation assigns responsibility and authority to people from one level in the organisational hierarchy to the other, centralisation and decentralisation refer to the extent to which authority and responsibility are passed to people at lower [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Decentralisation 2. Factors affecting Decentralisation 3. Process 4. Degree 5. Importance 6. Limitations. Meaning of Decentralisation: Decentralisation is passing of authority to make decisions to the lowest possible level in the organisational hierarchy. Decentralisation is delegation of authority to the maximum possible extent. "Decentralisation refers to the systematic effort [...]