Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority is an important function of organisational behavior. Top management cannot perform all the functions themselves. He has to take the assistance of his junior management. Department & organisational structure is created to get the work done without delegation, there would be only one department & organisation structure will be limited proper function is impossible. Delegation of authority becomes essential to get the work done effectively & smoothly. Delegation means conferring a particular assignment. A manager multiplies himself & gets results through others.
Delegation has dual characteristics. Subordinates receive authority from the superiors but at the same time, the superior still retains all original authority. It is like imparting knowledge. Teacher share his knowledge with others but still retains the knowledge. Delegation makes every work possible as it is the key factor for the success of management. Delegation is essential for proper performances as a person cannot perform all work himself. It is required for developing subordinates. Delegation is required for depth management. Authority is the relationship between superior & subordinates. Uncertainty is removed as subordinates know specifically what to do at what place & time.
Source: OB Books & Notes
Tags: Authority, Authority and Power, Delegation, Delegation of Authority, of, Power
By: Management Duniya
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