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Delegation of Authority

The document discusses delegation of authority and decision making. It defines delegation as distributing authority throughout an organization so work can be assigned to employees along with the authority and obligations to perform tasks. Reasons for delegating include one person cannot do everything, it allows executives to focus on important planning and control tasks, and it develops and prepares subordinates. Effective delegation considers what authority is being delegated and to whom, written documentation, minimum interference once delegated, and tolerating mistakes. Problems can arise from superiors who don't want to lose control or subordinates who lack confidence or motivation. Decision making is selecting alternatives, and types include individual, group, routine, and non-routine decisions. Group decisions are most effective when members can speak freely

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Delegation of Authority

The document discusses delegation of authority and decision making. It defines delegation as distributing authority throughout an organization so work can be assigned to employees along with the authority and obligations to perform tasks. Reasons for delegating include one person cannot do everything, it allows executives to focus on important planning and control tasks, and it develops and prepares subordinates. Effective delegation considers what authority is being delegated and to whom, written documentation, minimum interference once delegated, and tolerating mistakes. Problems can arise from superiors who don't want to lose control or subordinates who lack confidence or motivation. Decision making is selecting alternatives, and types include individual, group, routine, and non-routine decisions. Group decisions are most effective when members can speak freely

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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

It is the Process of Distributing Authority throughout the Organization It is the mechanism through which - Organizational work is distributed among its employees, -Authority is vested in them Performance of assigned tasks and for

-obligation is imposed on them to perform them adequately.

Why to Delegate?
A Single Individual can not do everything

The executive can be free for more Important Tasks of Planning , coordination and control
Develop Subordinates Pushing Decision to the Lowest Level to make it more realistic

Motivating Subordinates
Preparing Subordinates for Higher Positions

Things to Remember While Delegating


Delegation is a Legitimate Authorization Delegate to the Person Occupying Position in Organization Authority Delegated may be-Enhanced

-Reduced
-Withdrawn You Can not delegate Authority which you Dont have Responsibility can not Be delegated

Things to Remember While Delegating


It can be : Specific/General

:Written/Unwritten
Upward Delegation is Not Allowed Minimum Interference once authority is delegated Delegation Should be Rewarded

Mistakes Need to be Tolerated

Problems in Effective Delegation


Superior Related

Belief That he/she can only make Better decision


Fear of Losing Importance Fear of Losing Control Fear of being Exposed

Authoritarian Personality
Lack of Mutual Trust

Problems in Effective Delegation


Subordinate Related

Lack of Self Confidence


Fear of Making Mistakes Dependent Personality Lack of Motivation

DECISION MAKING
The Most Important Function of an Executive is Decision Making. It is the Selection of Alternatives out of Number of Alternatives and Reach a Conclusion. It is the Process of Generating and Evaluating Alternatives and Making Choices Among Them.

Types of Decisions
Individual Decision

Group Decision
Routine Decision Lower and Middle level Executive Non Routine Decision- Higher Level

When Individual Decisions are Taken


When no Faith in Others (Fear of Leakage)

Underestimating Others (Capability)


Fear of Losing Power and Importance Fear of Exposing ones own Capability When there is Crisis

(Requirement of Time is to change to Implement it)

GROUP DECISIONS
Effective Group Decision Needs:

Being Fair to all members of the Group


Allowing Members to Speak and Involve

Group Discipline through Social Pressure


Problem solving in Cooperative Manner

Be Democratic in Approach

Organizational Defects in Decision Making


Vague Accountability

Lack of Set Time Limit


Remoteness From The Problem Improper Delegation Organizational Politics Organizational Culture

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