Delegation, Centralisation and Decentralisation (AQA A-Level Business): Flashcards
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Delegation definition
Delegation definition
Manager grants authority to subordinate for specific task
Authority (in delegation)
Authority (in delegation)
Power to carry out a delegated task
What stays with manager when delegating?
What stays with manager when delegating?
Responsibility - authority passes down, not responsibility
Requirements for successful delegation (3)
Requirements for successful delegation (3)
Skills, ability, complete trust
Flat hierarchy features
Flat hierarchy features
Fewer layers, wider span of control
Tall hierarchy features
Tall hierarchy features
More layers, narrower span of control
Centralisation meaning
Centralisation meaning
Decision-making power concentrated at top
Decentralisation meaning
Decentralisation meaning
Decision-making power redistributed away from centre
Autocratic style effect on structure
Autocratic style effect on structure
More centralised organisation
Technology's effect on delegation
Technology's effect on delegation
More info available = greater scope for delegation