Everything you need to know about centralisation and decentralisation of authority. Centralisation means concentration. When authority is concentrated, there is centralisation. An organisation is said to be centralised when most of the decision making power is reserved by one or a few persons at the higher level. In a centralised organisation there is not much delegation of authority and responsibility. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between centralisation and decentralisation. Apart from delegation, another important factor leading to effective organisation is the degree of centralisation or decentralisation of authority. The two terms 'centralisation' and 'decentralisation' refer to a philosophy of organisation and management that focuses on either the selective concentration (centralisation) or the dispersal (decentralisation) of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Centralisation and Decentralisation in an Enterprise:- 1. Meaning of Centralisation and Decentralisation 2. Factors Determining the Degree of Decentralisation 3. Advantages of Decentralisation 4. Disadvantages of Decentralisation 5. Advantages of Centralisation. Meaning of Centralisation and Decentralisation: Centralisation means that the authority for most decisions is concentrated at the top of the managerial [...]