Merits and Demerits:

Advantages / Benefits / Merits of delegation :

The advantages of delegation of authority in an organisation may be stated as
follows:
1. Vital for every organisation Delegation of authority is important for every
organisation. No individual, in any organisation, can perform all the tasks by himself.
He needs the support of a team of individuals. The task of sharing the work and
accomplishing the same is done through the process of delegation.
2. Relief to Managers The manager of each department is able to divide the entire
work of his department among his subordinates. The manager, thus, is able to
concentrate on more important duties. The routine work is being attended by his
subordinates.
3. Specialisation The every division of the work of a business enterprise into
production, marketing, finance, personnel, etc., is to derive the benefits of
specialisation. Each of these divisions is looked after by a manager. For example in
the marketing department, different individuals may specialise in different
marketing activities like advertising, sales promotion, packing, gathering market
news and so on. Each such individual will work under the control of the Marketing
Manager.
4. Prompt Decisions Delegation of authority to subordinates enables them to make
decisions within the scope of their authority. For example, a foreman has the
authority to make certain decisions within his level of authority. It is, therefore, not
necessary to refer every matter to the superior and to await his decisions.