DELEGATION

DELEGATION refers to the downward transfer of authority from a superior to subordinate to operate within prescribed limits.

IMPORTANCE OF DELEGATING

IMPORTANCE OF DELEGATING PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION

PRINCIPLES OF DELEGATION : While delegating authority , a manager should observe the following principles 1. Functional Definition 2. Delegation by results expected 3. Parity of authority and responsibility 4. Absoluteness of responsibility

5. Unity of command
6. Well-defined limits of authority 7. Authority level principle

OBSTACLES TO EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

The Problems In Delegation Can Be On The Part Of : DELEGATOR {Non-Delegation} SUBORDINATES {non-acceptance of delegation}

THE ORGANISATION

Establishment Of Definite Goals

Clear Definition Of Authority And Proper Training

Proper Motivation, Communication And Control Mechanism

EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

DECENTRALISATION- Decentralisation implies diffusion of authority throughout the organisation . DISTINCTION BETWEEN DELEGATION AND DECENTRALISATION Basis Nature DELEGATION DECENTRALISATION

It is a compulsory act It is an optional because no one can decision as it is done perform tasks alone at the discretion of the top management. More control by superiors hence less freedom to take own decision It is a process followed to share tasks. It has a narrow scope Less control over executives hence greater freedom of action. It is the end result of delegation It has a wide scope

Freedom of action

Status

Scope Purpose

To lessen the burden To increase the role of manager of subordinate