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 Delegation 2. Features of Delegation 3. What should be Delegated 4. Process 5. Forms 6. Elements 7. Importance 8. Principles. Meaning of Delegation: Delegation means to grant or confer. It helps to coordinate activities at various levels to increase efficiency of the organisation. It helps managers to concentrate on [...]