Everything you need to know about the authority, responsibility, accountability in management. Authority - 'Authority' means 'Legal or rightful power, a right to command or to act'. Applied to the managerial jobs, the power of the superior to command the subordinate to act or not to act in a particular manner, is called the 'authority'. Responsibility - It is an [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Concept of Authority 2. Characteristics of Authority 3. Kinds. Concept of Authority: Authority means right (to command) and power to act. Authority empowers the superior to make a subordinate to do the work. Everybody in the organisation, from top to bottom, possesses some authority to secure cooperation from his subordinates. Authority [...]
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 [...]