Question

Distinguish between Delegation of Authority and Decentralization of Authority .

Answer 1

Difference Between Delegation of Authority and Decentralization of Authority .

S.NO.	Basis	Delegation of Authority	Decentralization of Authority
1.	Nature	Delegation of Authority is absolutely essential , as no single person can carry out All the organizational work himself or herself .	Decentralization of Authority is optional and may be implemented within an organization as a policy secision of a Top Level Management .
2.	Freedom of Action	The subordinates are expected to work under close supervision of the superior . As a result , they do not have much freedom to take independent decisions and actions	The Subordinates are granted greater authority , so as to enable them to take independent decisions and actions, which lie within their scope of jurisdiction .
3.	Status	The process of delegation is undertaken with the purpose of sharing the work and authority of a superior with his subordinate .,	Decentralization is a policy decision which can be implemented only with the consent of Top Level Management .
4.	Scope	The scope of delegation is narrow as this involves only two persons, A superior and his immediate subordinate .	Decentralization is much wider in scope, as it involves systematic dispersal authority to lowest level of management .
5.	Purpose	Delegation of Authority seeks to provide relief to the Manager from carrying routine work and reduce the burden .	Decentralization seeks to enhance the role of the subordinates by granting them greater authority .