Category: OFFICE MANAGEMENT

The subject office management is a part of B.com course in Indian universities. We post content related to office management like functions of the office, functions of office manager, departmentation of office functions, centralisation and decentralisation of authority in the office etc.

Factors Affecting the Degree of Decentralisation

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Decentralisation helps in achieving the organisational objectives more efficiently. Following factors are usually considered in determining the degree of decentralisation 1. Size of operations: As an organisation grows in size and complexity, need for decentralisation tends to increase. More decisions are taken at different places and coordination of a large number of departments becomes difficult. Thus as the size increases, Read More …

Principles of Delegation

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Delegation is one of the most important elements in the organising process. It is through delegation that interrelationships are created in any organisation. There are certain principles which may be followed as guidelines for effective delegation. These principles are: 1. Principle of delegation by results: The purpose of delegation is to get work done through another more effectively and efficiently Read More …

MERITS AND DEMERITS OF FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION

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Functional authority occupies a mid-way position between line and staff authority. It is a means of putting the specialists in top positions throughout the enterprise. It confers upon the holder a limited power of command over the people of other departments concerning their function. Functional authority remains confined to functional guidance of different departments. It helps in maintaining ability and Read More …

Merits and Demerits of Line Organization

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Line Organization represents a direct vertical relationship through which activity flows. It is also known as scalar or military organisation. The line of authority flows from top to bottom throughout the organisation. The quantum of authority is highest at the top and reduces at each successive level down the hierarchy. Every person in the organisation is in the direct chain Read More …