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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]