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Decentralisation is much more than a mere transfer of authority to the lower levels of management hierarchy. It is a philosophy that implies selective dispersal of authority because it propagates the belief that people are competent, capable and resourceful. They can assume the responsibility for the effective implementation of their decisions. Thus this philosophy recognises the decision maker's need for autonomy. The management, however, needs to carefully select those decisions which will be pushed down to lower levels and those that will

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a. Decentralisation is based on the principle that people in the organisation are capable and competent enough to take decisions and also assume responsibilities for those decisions.
b. Decentralisation is the basic principle that aims to delegate authority and involve more and more people in the decision making process.
c. It inculcates a sense of planning, leadership qualities and also a sense of responsibility among people.
d. Decentralisation also guarantees a degree of autonomy to the lower level and give them freedom to take decisions.
e. It thus inculcates self confidence and reliance in them.

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