Question

Explain the term ‘delegation of authority’

Answer 1

It is the process of assignment of specific work to individuals within the organization and giving them the right to perform those works is delegation. It is about entrusting someone else to do parts of your job.

It means division of authority and powers downwards to the subordinate

Answer 2

◼Delegation of Authority means the division of authority and powers downwards to the subordinate.

◼Delegation is basically to entrust someone else to do parts of your job.

◼In simple words, we can call it as power sharing.