Distinguish between delegation and decentralisation of authority.

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Difference between delegation and decentralisationBasisDelegation of AuthorityDecentralisationMeaning/NameSharing of the...

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Difference between delegation and decentralisationBasisDelegation of AuthorityDecentralisationMeaning/NameSharing of the...

Basis	Delegation of Authority	Decentralisation
Meaning/Name	Sharing of the task with the subordinate and granting authority in a prescribed limit by the superior is Delegation.	The systematic delegation to the lowest level of management is called decentralization.
Nature	It becomes compulsory in all the organizations as the complete task cannot be performed by the superior.	It becomes compulsory in the large organisations.