from his superior authority to accomplish takes assigned to him, and the superior and at the same
time retains his original authority. The delegation of authority takes place when organisational power
is given to a subordinate by a superior. A manager cannot delegate authority which he himself does
not possess. The entire process of delegation of authority starts with an assigning of the tasks.
Thus, the delegation process consists of three facts namely -
(1) an assignment of the task or duty creating an obligation or responsibility.
(2) a granting of the necessary authority, approval, right or power, and
(3) the creation of accountability for failure to perform the task so assigned.
The first step of assigning duties and responsibilities forces the executives to consider how best the
work can be sub-divided into responsibilities to be assigned and selection of those who are best fitted
to discharge such responsibilities.
Delegation of authority can be specific or general, written or unwritten and it must be accompanied
by certain kinds of assignment of duties. It is always better to delegate the authority specifically in
writing to avoid conflicts and overlapping.
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