Short Answer TypeWhat should be done while 'taking corrective action' in the process of controlling when especially in the important areas deviations go beyond the acceptable range?
Name and explain the principle of management according to which a manager should replace 'I' with 'We' in all his conversations with workers.
Explain the following as features of Planning:
(a) Planning is continuous, and (b) Planning is futuristic.
Distinguish between 'Delegation' and 'Decentralisation' on the basis of the following:
(a) Purpose; (b) Scope; (c) Status; and (d) Nature.
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DELEGATION |
DECENTRALISATION |
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Purpose |
To lessen the burden of the manager.
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To increase the role of the subordinates in the organisation by giving them more autonomy.
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Scope |
It has narrow scope as it is limited to superior and his immediate subordinate
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It has wide scope as it implies extension of delegation to the lowest level of management |
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Status |
It is a process followed to share tasks. |
It is the result of the policy decision of the top management
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Nature
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Delegation is a compulsory act because no individual can perform all tasks on his own.
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Decentralisation is an optional policy decision. It is done at the discretion of the top management.
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