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. [...]
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: [...]