OER for a Post Graduate Programme in HRM

MHRM Module 1 : Principles of Management Module Content Map

Topic 9 : Relations with in the Organization Sections: Line authority relation | Line and staff relations | Line and Staff conflict | Key points & Activity Back to Topic 8 : Delegation of Authority | Go to Topic 10: Organizational Culture

Line authority relationship Chain of command Line authority is between the superior and his subordinate. When authority is delegated to the subordinates, a chain of command is created. This chain of command is the actual relationship between each superior and subordinate in a formal organization. Channel of communication The line authority also facilitates a channel of communication between the members of the organization. The communication flows up and down through the line relationship. For effective functioning of the organization, every one in the organization has to be connected to this communication channel. |