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Organizing
In the words of Louis Allen
Organizing is the process of identifying andeffectively together in accomplishing objectives. grouping
work to be performed, defining and delegatingresponsibility and authority and establishing relationship for
the purpose of enabling people to work most
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The aforesaid definition of organizing
emphasizes upon the fact that:
1. Defining responsibility.2. Delegating authority.
3. Establishing relationship between authority
and responsibility.are of vital importance for organizing.
BOLNE KE LIYE
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Definition:
The right in a position to
exercise discretion in
making decisions
affecting others.
-Weihrich ,
Cannice & Koontz.
Authority
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It is legitimate right to command and controlsubordinates.
Authority is granted to achieve the cherishedgoal of the enterprise.
Authority is right to direct others to get things
done.
Authority is a commanding force bindingdifferent individuals.
Authority is delegated downward.
Characteristics of authority:
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Authority is delegated downward:
Middle level
Top level
Low level
workers
Authority
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ResponsibilityResponsibilityDefinition:
Responsibility may be defined as the obligation of a
subordinate to whom a duty has been assigned to
perform.
- Koontz O Donnel
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Responsibility is to assign duty to human beingsonly.
Responsibility always flows upward from juniors
to seniors. Responsibility is result of duty assigned.
Responsibility is the obligation to complete the job as per instruction.
Responsibility can never be delegated. It ispersonal obligation ,and absolute also. Themanager remains responsible to his superiors forhis job even after its delegation.
Characteristics of responsibility:
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Responsibility moves upwards
responsibility
workers
Low level
Middle level
Top level
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Empowerment means that employees,
managers, or teams at all levels in the
organization are given the power to makedecisions without asking their superiors
for permission.
Empowerment
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1. Parity in authority and responsibility:
After giving the responsibility, requisite
authority regarding work delegated shouldbe granted.
Relationships between authority and
responsibility:
authorityresponsibility
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Case 1
Imbalance in authority and
responsibility
authority
responsibility
If authority is greater than responsibility
,then this could result in autocratic
behavior.
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Case 2.
Imbalance in authority and
responsibility
responsibilityauthority
If responsibility is greater than authority ,then this
could result in frustration.
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2. Authority always flows downwards, whileresponsibility always flows upwards.
Top level
Middle level
Low level
workers
Authority
responsibility
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