This article provides a short note on line and staff authority. Line authority is exercised by the superior over his immediate subordinates. This forms a chain of authority from top to bottom. People who exercise line authority are known as line managers. Staff managers assist line managers (in advisory capacity) in discharging their duties efficiently. While production, marketing, finance and [...]
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 relationship between conflict and organisational performance. Organisational performance is low when conflict is at two extremes: high (Point C) or low (Point A). Organisational performance is high at moderate levels of conflict. 1. At low level of conflict, that is, point A, there is usually mutuality of opinion, people agree [...]