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DELEGATION

Delegation involves granting subordinates the authority and responsibility to make decisions and complete tasks. It has several elements, including assigning duties, granting authority, and creating accountability. Effective delegation follows principles such as matching authority with responsibility, assigning duties based on expected results, and allowing for a free flow of information. Obstacles to delegation can arise from superiors' perfectionism or lack of confidence in subordinates, and from vague organizational structures or lack of effective controls. Guidelines for effective delegation include determining goals, clarifying roles, providing motivation and training, establishing controls, and ensuring two-way communication. The benefits of delegation include better coordination, reduced executive burden, opportunities for business growth, division of labor, training development, and improved employee morale

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DELEGATION

Delegation involves granting subordinates the authority and responsibility to make decisions and complete tasks. It has several elements, including assigning duties, granting authority, and creating accountability. Effective delegation follows principles such as matching authority with responsibility, assigning duties based on expected results, and allowing for a free flow of information. Obstacles to delegation can arise from superiors' perfectionism or lack of confidence in subordinates, and from vague organizational structures or lack of effective controls. Guidelines for effective delegation include determining goals, clarifying roles, providing motivation and training, establishing controls, and ensuring two-way communication. The benefits of delegation include better coordination, reduced executive burden, opportunities for business growth, division of labor, training development, and improved employee morale

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DELEGATION

Definition
According to Daughlas C.Basil, Delegation consists of granting authority or the right to decision making in certain defined areas and charging the subordinates with responsibility for carrying through an assigned task.

Elements/ Steps in Delegation

1. Assignment of duties or tasks (responsibility) 2. Granting authority to perform the duty 3. Creation of an obligation accountability

Principles of Delegation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Authority should be co-extensive with responsibility Assignment of duties in terms of results expected Responsibility cannot be delegated Unity of command Duties should not overleap Organizational gaps should be avoided Authority to delegate Establishment of objective with intelligent planning Free flow of information

Obstacles in Delegation
On the part of the superior Feeling of perfectionism Lack of ability to direct Lack of confidence in subordinates Lack of control Conservative attitude Fear of competition from subordinates
On the part of the organization Vague organizational structure Non clarity of authority Infringement of the principle of unity of command Lack of effective control mechanism

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On the part of the subordinate Dependence on the boss Fear of criticism Lack of self confidence Lack of information & resources Lack of positive incentives Overburdened with work

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Practical guidelines to make Delegation effective


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Determine goals Clarify responsibility & authority Motivate subordinates Provide training Establish adequate control Require completed work Two way communication

Benefits of Delegation
Co-ordination of various managerial activities Reduces the burden of the executives Facilitates expansion & diversification of the business Encourage opportunities for division of labor Provide opportunity for development & training Boosts up the moral of the employee.

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