Distinguish between 'Delegation' and 'Decentralisation' on the basis of the following:
(a) Purpose; (b) Scope; (c) Status; and (d) Nature.
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BASIS |
DELEGATION |
DECENTRALISATION |
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Purpose |
To lessen the burden of the manager.
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To increase the role of the subordinates in the organisation by giving them more autonomy.
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Scope |
It has narrow scope as it is limited to superior and his immediate subordinate
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It has wide scope as it implies extension of delegation to the lowest level of management |
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Status |
It is a process followed to share tasks. |
It is the result of the policy decision of the top management
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Nature
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Delegation is a compulsory act because no individual can perform all tasks on his own.
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Decentralisation is an optional policy decision. It is done at the discretion of the top management.
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