Question

write the Difference between – Delegation & Decentralization

Answer 1

Basis	Delegation	Decentralization
1. Nature	It is a compulsory act.	It is an optional policy.
2. Freedom of action	Less freedom to take decisions due to more control by the superiors.	More freedom of action due to less control by the top management.
3. Status	It is process of sharing tasks and authority.	It is the result of policy decisions taken by top management.
4. Scope	Narrow – as it is confined to a superior and his immediate subordinate.	Wide – It includes extension of delegation to all the levels of management.
5. Purpose	To reduce the burden of manager.	To increase the role and the autonomy of lower level of management