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Decentralisation is extending delegation to the lowest level. It explains the manner in which decision-making responsibilities are divided among hierarchical levels. It refers to delegation of authority throughout all the levels of the organisation. Then, what is the difference between the two on the basis of the following:

(i) Purpose

(ii) Scope

(iii) Status

Answer:

Difference between delegation and decentralisation on the given basis are:

Basis	Delegation	Decentralisation
Purpose	To lessen the burden of the manager.	To increase the role of the subordinates in an organization by giving them more autonomy.
Scope	It is a narrow scope as it is limited to superior and his immediate subordinate.	It has wide scope as it implies extension of delegation to the lowest level f management.
Status	It is a process followed to share tasks.	It is the result of the policy decision of top management.