Importance of delegation of authority (easy to learn notes for free)

 What is 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.

(Process of delegation of authority)

Importance of delegation of authority:

✓ Reduces the workload of superior

In delegation of authority superior transfer authority to subordinate and reduces the workload of superior as a result superior can concentrate on important matter.

✓ Development of employee

In delegation of authority superior transfer authority to the subordinate and subordinate get opportunity to explore his ideas thoughts skills etc as a result delegation help in repairing better future managers

✓ Effective management

In delegation of authority superior transfer its authority to subordinate and subordinate take decision according to the requirement which facilitates quick decision and effective management.

✓Motivation of employees

In delegation of authority superior transfers authority to the subordinate and develops trust, faith and belongingness to his subordinate as a result it motivate the subordinate to perform their job better.

✓ Better coordination

In delegation of authority superior transfer authority to subordinate and subordinate knows from where he need to take order and to whom he need to give order (clarity in working condition) and subordinate is answerable for non completion of job which establishes coordination and avoids overlapping or duplication of work.

✓ Basis of management hierarchy

In delegation of authority the superior transfer authority to the subordinate matching with responsibility which create the chain of command or management hierarchy who will report to whom. Authority responsibility system established superior and subordinate relationship