Question

For delegation to be effective, it is essential that responsibility be accompanied with necessary ______.

• A. Authority
• B. Manpower
• C. Incentives
• D. Promotions

Answer 1

The correct option is A Authority

The delegation of authority allows for concentration of time on more important activities in an organisation. Further, it provides a sense of responsibility, a chance to grow and exercise initiatives to whom the authority is delegated.

One important point to remember is that transfer of authority from a superior to a subordinates does not mean a transfer of accountability. Interestingly, the accountability for the tasks still resides with the superiors. Effectively, delegation involves the distribution of authority for less important jobs to subordinates accompanied by no transfer of accountability.