After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and sources of power of superiors in an organisation. Meaning of Power: While authority is the right of a person to give directions, power is the ability to do so. Power does not depend upon a person's position in the organisation. It is derived from his control over resources of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Responsibility 2. Concept of Responsibility 3. Forms. Meaning of Responsibility: Responsibility is the task entrusted by managers to subordinates. It means moral commitment to do the work assigned. A person who performs some work has the responsibility to do it. It is the obligation to carry out the assigned [...]
This article provides a short note on line and staff authority. Line authority is exercised by the superior over his immediate subordinates. This forms a chain of authority from top to bottom. People who exercise line authority are known as line managers. Staff managers assist line managers (in advisory capacity) in discharging their duties efficiently. While production, marketing, finance and [...]