This series include Organising function of management for XII Business Studies students for AISSCE preparation.

1. Organising
XII Business Studies
Importance of
Delegation
Session : 9 Vikash Residential School

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Delegation ensures that the subordinates perform tasks on behalf of the manager thereby reducing his
workload and providing him with more time to concentrate on important matters.
Importance of Delegation
Effective Management
Employee Development
Facilitation of Growth
Basis of Management Hierarchy
Better Coordination
Motivation of Employees
Delegation

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1. Effective Management
 Managers delegate the routine work to the subordinates.
 This enables the managers to function more efficiently.
 As they get more time to concentrate on important matters.
 It also provides them with opportunities concentrate more on administrative work.
 Thus, management become more effective.
2. Employee Development
 Delegation exposes the subordinates to real world of problem.
 Also allows them to develop those skills which will enable them to perform complex tasks.
 It makes them better leaders and decision makers.
 Delegation also provides them the chance to use their skills, gain experience and develop
themselves for higher positions.
 Thus, delegation helps in preparing better future managers.
Importance of Delegation

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3. Motivation of Employees
 Delegation helps in developing the talents of the employees.
 Responsibility for work builds the self-esteem of an employee and improves his confidence.
 He feels encouraged and tries to improve his performance further.
 Delegation also has psychological benefits.
 When a superior delegates authority it involves
→ Trust on the superior’s part and
→ Commitment on the part of the subordinate.
Importance of Delegation

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4. Facilitation of Growth
 Delegation helps in preparing better future managers and provides ready workforce.
 These workforce can to take up leading positions in new ventures.
 Trained and experienced employees are able to play significant roles in the launch of new projects.
 The work culture they have developed in the existing units beneficial for new projects.
 Thus, Delegation helps in the expansion and growth of an organisation.
5. Basis of Management Hierarchy
 Delegation of authority establishes superior-subordinate relationships.
 The degree and flow of authority determines who has to report to whom.
 Thus, delegation serves as the basis of hierarchy of management.
 The power that each job position enjoys in the organisation decided by the extent of delegated
authority.
Importance of Delegation

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6. Better Coordination
 The elements of delegation help to define the powers, duties and answerability related to the
various job positions.
 Clarity in reporting relationships help in developing and maintaining effective coordination
amongst the departments.
 This helps to avoid overlapping of duties and duplication of efforts.
 This also gives a clear picture of the work being done at various levels.
Importance of Delegation
Production
Purchasing
Marketing
Finance
Personnel
Coordination

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Importance of Delegation
 Effective Management
 Employee Development
 Motivation of Employees
 Facilitation of Growth
 Basis of Management Hierarchy
 Better Coordination
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XII Business Studies