Distinguish between Delegation of Authority and Decentralisation.
Basis | Delegation of Authority | Decentralisation |
Meaning | Sharing of the task with the subordinate and granting authority in a prescribed limit by the superior is Delegation. | The systematic delegation to the lowest level of management is called decentralization. |
Nature | It becomes compulsory in all the organizations as the complete task cannot be performed by the superior. | It becomes compulsory in the large organizations. |
Freedom in action | Less freedom to the subordinate, final authority lies with delegator. | More freedom given to the subordinate. |
Purpose | Its purpose is reduction of workload of the officer. | The purpose is expansion of the authority in the organization. |