Difference between delegation and decentralization of authority
| Bases | Delegation of authority | Decentralization of authority |
| Nature
| Process of transferring authority and creation of responsibility between superior and subordinates is called delegation. It can take place without decentralization
| Decentralization is delegation of and dispersion of authority. It is not possible without delegation of authority
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| Purpose
| It minimizes the burden of managers of unit, departments or plant
| It prepares the organizational participants of the organization
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| Relationship
| Relationship is between superior and immediate subordinates are indicated
| Relationship is between top level, management, departments and units
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| Techniques
| It is technique of management used to get the things done through others
| It is both philosophy and technique of management
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| Parties
| It is confined to manager and subordinates
| It involves all managers at all level and relates relationship between departments, sections and units.
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| Responsibilities
| Authority is only delegated, not responsibilities
| Superior is relieved from responsibilities too
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| Necessity
| Very important to management process
| It is optional and situational as per the need
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| Control
| Control remains in hand of superior who supervise the activities of subordinates
| Control is delegated and decentralized to the departmental managers
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| Withdrawal of authority
| It can be withdrawn by delegator at any time
| Withdrawal of authority is not simple.
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