如何消除授权的障碍？.docx

如何消除授权的障碍？Delegation is the actual process of assigning job activities and corresponding authority to specific individuals within the organization.Obstacles to the delegation processThe obstacles to delegation include supervisor-related obstacles, subordinate-related roadblocks, and organization-related obstacles.Supervisor-related obstaclesSupervisor-related obstacles to delegation include at least the following:Supervisor who delegates simply enjoys exercising the power to do soThe supervisor who resists delegating this authority to subordinates because he cannot bear to part with any authority.The supervisor fear that subordinates will not do a job well and the suspicion that surrendering some authority may be seen as a sign of weaknessIf supervisor are insecure in their jobs or believe certain activities are extremely important to their personal success, they may find it hard to put the performance of these activities into the hands of others.Subordinate-related roadblocksSupervisors who do wish to delegate to subordinates may encounter several subordinate-related roadblocks: Subordinates may be reluctant to accept delegated authority because they are afraid of failing, lack self-confidence, or feel the supervisor does not have confidence in them.These obstacles will be especially apparent in subordinates who have never before used delegated authority. The second is the fear that the supervisor will be unavailable for guidance when needed and the reluctance to exercise authority that may complicate comfortable working relationshipsOrganization-related obstaclesCharacteristics of the organization itself may also make delegation difficult. For example, a very small organization may present the supervisor with only a minimal number of activities to be delegated. In organizations where few job activities and little authority have been delegated in the past, an attempt to initiate the delegation process may make employees reluctant and apprehensive, for the superviso