Which of the following best defines delegation of authority?
A) It is the assignment of direct responsibility to a subordinate to complete tasks for which a manager is normally responsible.
B) It is the right to give commands, take action, and make decisions to achieve organizational objectives.
C) It is the right to advise but not command others who are not subordinates in the chain of command.
D) It is the activity that takes place within an organization to transform inputs into outputs that customers value.

Question

Which of the following best defines delegation of authority? 
A) ​It is the assignment of direct responsibility to a subordinate to complete tasks for which a manager is normally responsible. 
B) ​It is the right to give commands, take action, and make decisions to achieve organizational objectives. 
C) ​It is the right to advise but not command others who are not subordinates in the chain of command. 
D) ​It is the activity that takes place within an organization to transform inputs into outputs that customers value.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Delegation of authority refers to the process of giving responsibility and power to subordinates to complete tasks that would normally be done by a manager. Option A best defines this process. Option B defines authority itself, option C defines advisory role and option D defines organizational transformation.

Which of the Following Best Defines Delegation of Authority