Tammy, the executive producer of a television channel, directed a creative associate to work on a proposal for an upcoming interview. Tammy was originally responsible for this, but he reassigned it because he was held up in a meeting. 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, as Tammy passed on the responsibility of working on the proposal to the creative associate. Delegation of authority involves giving someone else the responsibility and authority to complete a task that was originally assigned to you.

Tammy, the Executive Producer of a Television Channel, Directed a Creative