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Notes on Departmentation: Meaning, Importance and Basis | Organisation

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Departmentation 2. Importance of Departmentation 3. Basis. Meaning of Departmentation: Departmentation is the foundation of organisation structure, that is, organisation structure depends upon departmentation. Departmentation means division of work into smaller units and their re-grouping into bigger units (departments) on the basis of similarity of features. As the organisation [...]

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Choosing a Basis of Departmentation: 8 Factors

This article throws light upon the eight main factors to be considered while choosing a basis of departmentation. The factors are:  1. Work and Process 2. Specialisation 3. Capabilities of Workers 4. Technology 5. Competitors' Approach 6. Co-Ordination and Control 7. Environment 8. Optimum Utilisation of Resources. Factor # 1. Work and Process: Departments should be created on the basis [...]

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Decentralisation of Authority: Meaning, Factors and Process

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Decentralisation 2. Factors affecting Decentralisation 3. Process 4. Degree 5. Importance 6. Limitations. Meaning of Decentralisation: Decentralisation is passing of authority to make decisions to the lowest possible level in the organisational hierarchy. Decentralisation is delegation of authority to the maximum possible extent. "Decentralisation refers to the systematic effort [...]

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