Question

Which of the following is not an element of delegation?

(a) Accountability

(b) Authority

(c) Responsibility

(d) Informal Organisation

Answer 1

Informal Organisation is not an element of delegation. Delegation refers to the transfer of authority to subordinates. Accountability, responsibility and authority are the major elements of delegation. On the other hand, informal organisation refers to the relationship which arises out of informal communication among the employees in an organisation. Such communication is purely informal in nature and does not involve any formal communication such as that in delegation.