Delegation vs. Decentralisation

Basis	Delegation	Decentralization
Meaning	Manager delegate some of their functions and authority to their subordinates	Right to take decisions is shared by top management and other levels of management
Scope	Limited scope as superior delegate on an individual basis	Wide scope as the decision making is shared by subordinates
Responsibility	Responsibility cannot be delegated and remains with the manager.	Responsibility is also delegated to subordinates
Freedom of work	Freedom is not given to subordinates as they have to work as per instructions of their superiors	Freedom to work can be maintained by subordinates as they are free to take decisions and implement them
Nature	It is a routine function	It is an important decision of an enterprise