What is delegation of authority in management?
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✪ DELEGATION in
MANAGEMENT :-
Delegation refers to the downward transfer of authority from a superior to a subordinate. It is a pre-requisite to the efficient functioning of an organisation.
According to Louis Allen , ''' Delegation is the instrument of responsibility and authority to another and the creation of accountability for performence. '''
✪ DELEGATION of
AUTHORITY in
MANAGEMENT :-
Authority refers to the right of an individual to command his subordinates and to take action within the scape of his position. The concept of authority arises from the established scalar chain which links the various job positions and levels of an organisation. It also refers to the right to take decisions inherent in a managerial position to tell people what to do and expect them to do it.
Authority relationships helps to maintain order in the organisation by giving the managers the right to exact obedience and give directions to the workforce under them. It determines the superior subordinate relationship.