Question

what is delegation of authority

Answer 1

It means granting of authority by the superior manager to his subordinates in order to accomplish particular assignments.

Answer 2

Delegation of authority:

1. It merely means granting authority to subordinates to operate with prescribed limits.  

2. Delegation of authority takes place when a manager assigns a past of his work to others and gives them the authority to perform the assigned tasks.

3. The manager who delegates authority holds his subordinates responsible for the proper performance of assigned tasks.

4. Thus the process of delegation involves assigning duties, enthusing authority, and imposing responsibility on subordinates.