Advantage and disadvantage of decentralization

Decentralisation means diffusion of authority. The dispersal  of authority of decision-making to the lower level management is termed  as decentralisation.
Advantages of Decentralisation:
1.  Distribution of burden of top executive—Decentralisation enables to its  executive to share his burden with others at lower levels because here  authority is delegated. The top executive is relieved of some burden and  concentrates his activities to think for the future of the  organisation.
2. Increased motivation and morale — The morality  of the employees are increased because of delegation of authority.  Decentralisation helps to increase employees morale because it involves  delegation. The employees are motivated to work.
3. Greater  efficiency and output—Decentralisation gives emphasis on care, caution  and enthusiastic approach to the work which in turn results in increased  efficiency and output. This is possible because it involves delegation  of authority and responsibility.
DRAWBACKS :
1. While elections sre held regularly and enthusiastically , gram sabhas are not held regularly.
2. Most state government have not transferred significant power to local government.
3. They have also not given adequate resources.