delegation important function of mangement

1. Delegation
Delegation of authority
Made by : Bhupinder Kaur
Department of Commerce
SD COLLEGE, Ambala cantt

2. Delegation of Authority
MEANING
• A delegation of authority
involves the sharing of
authority downwards to the
subordinates and checking
their efficiency by making
them accountable for their
doings.

3. Elements of Delegation
Authority
Responsibility
Accountability

4. Advantages of Effective Delegation
1. It relieves the
manager of his
heavy workload
2. It leads to better
decisions
3. It speeds up
decision-making

5. Contd
• Builds Trust and
Understanding
• Tests Employee
Skills
• Provides
training
• Builds Team
Spirit

6. Contd
• Efficient running of
branches
• Interest and
initiatives
• Satisfaction to
subordinates
• Expansion and
diversification
• Higher productivity

7. Problems of delegation
On the part of superior
• Perfectionism
• Autocratic attitude
• Directions
• Confidence
• Control
• Avoidance of risks
• Competition
• Inability of the subordinates
• Inability of the superior
On the part of subordinates
• Love of spoon feeding
• Easier to ask
• Fear of criticism
• Lack of information
• Lack of self confidence
• Other work
• Inadequate incentives
• Fear of failures

8. Principles of Delegation
• Principle of result excepted
• Principle of Parity of Authority
and Responsibility
• Principle of absolute
responsibility
• Principle of Authority level