Multiple choice

Delegation is a process and _________ is the situation produced by a larger delegation of authority down the levels of an organisation.

  1. centralisation

  2. accountability

  3. decentralisation

  4. responsibility
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Decentralisation should not be confused with delegation of authority. Decentralisation is basically concerned with attitude and philosophy of the organisation and management. It is not merely a process involving the handing over a part of the authority to the subordinates. Delegation is a process and decentralisation is the situation produced by a larger delegation of authority down the levels of an organisation.

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