Which of the following holds true regarding delegation?
A) Authority should equal responsibility when work is delegated from a supervisor to a subordinate.
B) When a supervisor delegates a task, the subordinate should not be given authority regarding performance.
C) When done well, empowerment leads to delegation.
D) When work is delegated, authority of the subordinate should be higher than the responsibility given by the supervisor.
E) Delegation is conducted in order to ensure that employees do not make their own decisions regarding performance of tasks.

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Authority and responsibility should be equal when work is delegated to ensure that the subordinate has the necessary power to complete the task and is held accountable for its outcome. This ensures effective delegation. B, D, and E are incorrect because a subordinate should be given the necessary authority to complete the task, and the authority delegated should be commensurate with the responsibility involved. C is also incorrect because delegation and empowerment are related concepts but are not necessarily interchangeable.

Which of the Following Holds True Regarding Delegation