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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the reasons for line and staff conflict with resolution. I. Reasons Given by Line Managers: Line managers are responsible for ultimate results or goal achievement and, thus, give the following reasons for line/staff conflict: 1. Practical approach to the problem: Line managers feel that staff suggestions cannot always be implemented as they [...]