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Amit Kumar Sharma, Lovely Professional University Unit 9: Delegation, Authority and Power

Unit 9: Delegation, Authority and Power Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

9.1 Concept of Delegation
9.1.1 Meaning of Delegation
9.1.2 Features of Delegation

9.1.3 Principles of Delegation
9.1.4 Advantages of Delegation
9.1.5 Issues regarding Delegation
9.2 Authority
9.2.1 Meaning of Authority

9.2.2 Types of Authority
9.2.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Authority
9.3 Concept of Power

9.3.1 Meaning of Power
9.3.2 Types of Power
9.4 Distinction between Authority and Power
9.5 Summary
9.6 Keywords

9.7 Self Assessment
9.8 Review Questions
9.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
State the meaning and features of delegation
Discuss the principles and issues regarding delegation
Explain the types of authority
State the sources of power

Introduction

Power and authority are the 'currency' of organisations, they enable an individual or group to
get things done, through others-or in competition with others. Because organisations require
controlled performance, the flipside of authority is responsibility. Trends such as empowerment

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