Lesson-1 introduction, meaning and importance of management 0 Objectives

1. Delegate by Results expected:
The assignments should be defined and authority must be
delegated in light of results desire.
2. Select appropriate subordinate for delegation:
The subordinate should be selected in the light
of the work to be achieved. The delegation will be influenced by the qualifications of persons. This is
the purpose of the managerial function of staffing and must be carefully considered.
3. Maintain parity of authority and responsibility:
Authority should be delegated commensurate
with responsibility. This is on the assumption that where subordinates are held responsible for
performance of certain duties.
4. Ensure unity of command:
This is one of the common principles of organisation advocated by
Henry Fayol which stresses that each subordinate should have only one boss to whom he should be

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accountable to avoid consfusion and friction. Of course, in practice, it is not always possible to follow
this princple.
5. Maintain adequate communication:
There should be free and continuous flow of information
between the superior and the subordinate with a view to furnish the subordinate with relevant
information to help him make decisions and also to interpret properly the authority delegated to him.
Plans may change and decisions have to be taken in the light of the changed conditions.
6. Establish proper control:
Since the manager is primarily accountable to his superiors, it is
necessary to make sure that the authority delegated is properly utilised.
7. Reward Effective Delegation:
Effective delegation and successful assumption of authority must
be rewarded. This will provide a proper environmental climate for fuller delegation and effective
assumption of authority.
8. Establish a climate of confidence:
The subordinate to whom authority is delegated, must mentally
fell free from fear and have a feeling of confidence that delegation will not result in punishment but is
an opportunity for his own self - development and growth.