Power, Authority and Delegation

For smooth and efficient functioning of an organisation, a formal authority system must be supplemented with informal power and influence. It has sometimes been observed that professionals and managers use more than their official authority to obtain cooperation from their subordinates. 

Objectives 

• After studying this unit, you should be able to 
• define power and authority, 
• appreciate the role of power and authority for efficient and smooth functioning of the organisations, 
• discuss various types -  of power, 
• appreciate the role of delegation in management and explain its process, 
• describe the various types of leadership style, and 
• explain, how to build an effective team