Question

Differentiate between 'Delegation' and 'Decentralisation' on any four bases.

Answer 1

Comparison of Delegation and Decentralisation:

Basis	Delegation	Decentralisation
Nature	Delegation is a necessary action as no single person can handle all tasks.	Decentralisation is a voluntary policy choice, made at the discretion of top management.
Freedom of action	Superiors exercise greater control, allowing limited autonomy in decision-making.	Executives operate with less control and enjoy greater freedom to act.
Status	It is a method of distributing work and authority.	It is the result of a strategic decision taken by top management.
Scope	Limited in scope, usually between a superior and an immediate subordinate.	Wide in scope, extending authority to lower levels of management.
Purpose	To reduce the workload of managers.	To increase subordinate participation by granting greater authority.