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administration > public function > decentralisation

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decentralisation  

Definition

  • Basic organizational leadership concept and process of shifting and delegating power and authority from a higher level to subordinate levels within the administrative/managerial hierarchy in order to promote independence, responsibility, and quicker decision-making in applying or interpreting policies and procedures to the needs of these levels.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2003

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