Basis | Delegation | Decentralization |
Meaning | Managers delegate some of their function and authority to their subordinates. | Right to take decisions is shared by top management and other level of management. |
Scope | Scope of delegation is limited as superior delegates the powers to the subordinates on individual bases. | Scope is wide as the decision making is shared by the subordinates also. |
Responsibility | Responsibility remains of the managers and cannot be delegated | Responsibility is also delegated to subordinates. |
Freedom of Work | Freedom is not given to the subordinates as they have to work as per the instructions of their superiors. | Freedom to work can be maintained by subordinates as they are free to take decision and to implement it. |
Nature | It is a routine function | It is an important decision of an enterprise. |
Need on purpose | Delegation is important in all concerns whether big or small. No enterprises can work without delegation. | Decentralization becomes more important in large concerns and it depends upon the decision made by the enterprise, it is not compulsory. |
Grant of Authority | The authority is granted by one individual to another. | It is a systematic act which takes place at all levels and at all functions in a concern. |
Grant of Responsibility | Responsibility cannot be delegated | Authority with responsibility is delegated to subordinates. |
Degree | Degree of delegation varies from concern to concern and department to department. | Decentralization is total by nature. It spreads throughout the organization i.e. at all levels and all functions |
Process | Delegation is a process which explains superior subordinates relationship | It is an outcome which explains relationship between top management and all other departments. |
Essentiality | Delegation is essential of all kinds of concerns | Decentralization is a decisions function by nature. |
Significance | Delegation is essential for creating the organization | Decentralization is an optional policy at the discretion of top management. |
Withdrawal | Delegated authority can be taken back. | It is considered as a general policy of top management and is applicable to all departments. |
Freedom of Action | Very little freedom to the subordinates | Considerable freedom |
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Delegation Vs Decentralization
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It is well-stated and neatly done in a tabulated format. It clearly shows the distinction between delegation and decentralization in several aspects.
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