Explain the meaning of ‘Delegation of Authority’ and ‘Decentralisation’.
Differentiate between the two on the basis of (i) Freedom in Action and (ii) Purpose.
Basis of Difference |
Delegation of Authority |
Decentralisation |
1. Freedom in Action |
Less Freedom. Under this even after delegating |
More freedom. Under this most often, the delegator |
2. Purpose |
The purpose is reduction of the |
The purpose is expansion of the |
Name the activity which increases the importance of the role of subordinates.
'The question is not whether there should be decentralisation, but decentralisation to what extent?' What does this statement indicate about decentralisation?
State any two points of importance of decentralisation.
Distinguish between centralisation and decentralisation.
Or
Distinguish between Delegation of Authority and Decentralisation on the basis of
(i) Nature, (ii) Freedom in Action, (iii) Status and (iv) Scope.