Nathan, the marketing manager of a footwear manufacturing company, is in charge of performing a market research task. However, he is busy with an audit preparation and assigns the task to an intern. In the context of organizational authority, which of the following is best illustrated in this scenario?
A) Delegation of authority
B) Centralization of authority
C) Staff authority
D) Concentrated authority

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The scenario illustrates delegation of authority, which is the process of assigning tasks and responsibilities to subordinates by a superior. Nathan, as a superior, assigns the market research task to an intern, who acts as a subordinate. This allows the superior to focus on their primary task, which is to prepare for the audit, while still achieving the desired outcome of the market research task.

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