What is Authority

Its the cohesive force integrating the various parts of organization for its effective functioning

Types Of Authority
Line Authority

Staff Authority

 Line authority: It is the direct authority which a superior

exercises over his direct subordinates to carry out instructions

Why Line Authority

As a channel of communication

Acts as a chain of command

As a carrier of responsibility

 Staff authority: It involves giving advice to line managers

to carry on the operation. The flow of this authority maybe in any direction

Personnel Manager

Production Manager

Types of Staff Authority

Advisory
Concurring Control

Functional

Advisory staff authority

Functional staff authority

Concurring staff authority

Control staff authority

 Advisory staff authority: He studies problems, offers

suggestions and prepares plans for the use of line managers

Concurring staff authority: A staff man can be granted

authority that no action can be taken until the concerned staff man agrees to it

 Control staff authority: These managers have authority

to control certain line operations either directly or indirectly through policy interpretation, procedural compliance etc

Functional staff authority: An extreme form of authority

where the staff man gives orders directly to the line managers

Organization Chart
Top-Down Chart

 Left to Right Chart

 Circular chart

Organization Manual
It generally consists of Organization objectives and policies Organizational procedures, methods, rules etc Job descriptions of major positions

Limitations of Chart and Manual

Rigidity: Change is constant and incorporating changes

takes time
Inappropriate description: It only shows the reporting

relationships but not the exact quantum of authority and responsibility

Psychological problems: A feeling of superiority or

inferiority develops which works against team spirit

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