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 will help you to learn about the difference between delegation and decentralization of authority. Difference between Delegation and Decentralisation of Authority Difference - Delegation of Authority 1. Delegation has narrow scope as there is limited transfer of authority. 2. Delegation is complete when there is transfer of authority from one person to another. 3. The delegator continues to [...]
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 [...]