After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Concept of Authority 2. Characteristics of Authority 3. Kinds. Concept of Authority: Authority means right (to command) and power to act. Authority empowers the superior to make a subordinate to do the work. Everybody in the organisation, from top to bottom, possesses some authority to secure cooperation from his subordinates. Authority [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the delegation of authority and principles related to it. Delegation of Authority: It means giving someone permission to do certain things. For example, the supervisor gives a worker permission to run a machine and to use materials; the sales manager gives a salesman permission to call on customers in a given area [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the centralisation and decentralisation of authority. Centralisation of Authority: Centralisation of authority means systematic reservation of authority at central points in an organisation. Hence the majority of the decisions regarding the work are taken only at higher levels and not by those who actually performs the work. Advantages: Following are some of [...]