Difference between delegation and decentralization of authority
Bases | Delegation of authority | Decentralization of authority |
Nature | Process of transferring authority and creation of responsibility between superior and subordinates is called delegation. It can take place without decentralization | Decentralization is delegation of and dispersion of authority. It is not possible without delegation of authority |
Purpose | It minimizes the burden of managers of unit, departments or plant | It prepares the organizational participants of the organization |
Relationship | Relationship is between superior and immediate subordinates are indicated | Relationship is between top level, management, departments and units |
Techniques | It is technique of management used to get the things done through others | It is both philosophy and technique of management |
Parties | It is confined to manager and subordinates | It involves all managers at all level and relates relationship between departments, sections and units. |
Responsibilities | Authority is only delegated, not responsibilities | Superior is relieved from responsibilities too |
Necessity | Very important to management process | It is optional and situational as per the need |
Control | Control remains in hand of superior who supervise the activities of subordinates | Control is delegated and decentralized to the departmental managers |
Withdrawal of authority | It can be withdrawn by delegator at any time | Withdrawal of authority is not simple. |
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