Delegation of authority and its process

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 Delegation of authority 

"Delegation of authority refers to transfer of authority from superior to subordinate it means sharing authority between superior to subordinate"


Giving someone else the power to make decisions, giving them tasks to complete, and giving them the tools and resources they need to do their jobs well are all common examples of delegation of authority. It helps managers to divide work among staff members, promote empowerment, and build a sense of ownership, which boosts productivity and enables businesses to react more swiftly to problems and opportunities.



Effective delegation of authority requires clear communication of expectations, goals, and objectives, as well as ongoing monitoring and feedback to ensure that tasks are completed successfully. It is an essential skill for managers, and when done well, it can improve employee motivation and job satisfaction, and lead to more efficient and effective decision-making processes.

Elements of delegation of authority OR process of delegation of authority 


Responsibility :


"Responsibility refers to obligation to complete the job on given time responsibility can be delegated but not completely."


Features of responsibility:

  • Responsibility is the obligation of subordinate to complete the job on given time.
  • Responsibility arise from superior subordinate relationship. 
  • Responsibility flows upward as superior is also answerable for non completion of job.
  • Responsibility is derived from authority. 

Authority:


"Authority refers to a power to take decision. Authority can be delegated."


Features

  • Authority arise in formal organisation.
  • Authority means powered to take decision.
  • Authority determine superior subordinate relationship that is who will report to whom or management hierarchy or chain of command.
  • Authority is restricted by rules and regulations of the organisation. 
  • Authority flows downward from superior to subordinate. 
  • Authority must be equal to responsibility that is authority is equal to responsibility

Accountability:


"Accountability refers to answer ability for non completion of job. Accountability cannot be delegated at all"


Features of accountability

  • Accountability refers to answerable for non completion of job. 
  • Accountability cannot be delegated or passed.
  • Accountability is derived from responsibility. 
  • It flows upward as a coordinate will be accountable to his superior.

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