Question

‘Delegation and Decentralisation are one and same.’ Do you agree with this statement? Give any 4 differences.

Answer 1

Delegation	Decentralisation
It is the entrusment of authority and responsibility from one individual to another.	It is the systematic delegation of authority from one level to another level.
Responsibility cannot be delegated.	Responsibility can be delegated.
Delegation is a compulsory act.	Decentralisation is an optional policy decision.
More control by superiors hence less freedom to take own decisions. It is individualistic.	Less control over executives hence greater freedom of action. it is totalistic.