Definition of Decentralisation
Louis Allen:
“Decentralisation refers to the systematic effort to the lowest levels all authority except that which can only be exercised at central point’s”.
Keith Davis:
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“Decentralisation is defined as wide distribution on authority and responsibility to the smallest size unit that is practical throughout an organisation”
Alfred P. Sloan:
To divide the organisation into as many parts as consistently can be done, to place in change of each part the most capable executive than can be found, to develop as system of co-.ordination so that each part may strengthen and support each other part.