After reading this article you will learn about the importance and types of staff that provide assistance to line managers. Importance of Staff: Staff specialists are not required in small organisations as line managers can carry out the necessary functions (general and specialised) on their own. At the most, they can seek guidance of outside experts. As organisations grow in [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Authority 2. Features of Authority 3. Types 4. Accountability 5. Limitations. Meaning of Authority: Authority is the right to carry out the assigned tasks (responsibilities). It is the power to issue directions, allocate resources, make decisions, command people etc. Authority is the power of the position to communicate decisions [...]
This article throws light upon the top four theories of authority. The theories are: 1. Formal or Classical Theory of Authority 2. Acceptance Theory of Authority 3. Authority Theory of the Situation 4. Competence Theory of Authority. 1. Formal or Classical Theory of Authority: This is known as top-down authority. It supports the principle of scalar chain or organisational hierarchy. [...]