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: [...]
This article justifies that complete centralisation or decentralisation of authority does not exist in an organisation. Centralisation and decentralisation help to coordinate organisational activities. While delegation assigns responsibility and authority to people from one level in the organisational hierarchy to the other, centralisation and decentralisation refer to the extent to which authority and responsibility are passed to people at lower [...]
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 [...]