Four Mark Question:
Distinction between 'Delegation' and 'Decentralization' on the basis of the following:
(a) Purpose (b) Scope (c) Status and (d) Nature.

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On the basis of Delegation Decentralization
Purpose To lessen the burden of manager To increase the role of subordinates in an organization.
Scope It has a narrow scope as it is limited to superior and his immediate subordinate It has a wide scope as it implies the extension of delegation to the lowest level of management.
Status The process followed to share a task The result of policy decision of top management
Nature Compulsory act Optional policy decision

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On the basis of	Delegation	Decentralization
Purpose	To lessen the burden of manager	To increase the role of subordinates in an organization.
Scope	It has a narrow scope as it is limited to superior and his immediate subordinate	It has a wide scope as it implies the extension of delegation to the lowest level of management.
Status	The process followed to share a task	The result of policy decision of top management
Nature	Compulsory act	Optional policy decision