Delegation refers to transferring authority from a superior to a subordinate to perform assigned tasks. It entails giving responsibility and holding subordinates accountable for task outcomes. Delegation is important as it allows managers to focus on more important matters, provides opportunities for employee development and motivation, and facilitates organizational growth and better coordination through established hierarchies.

2. Delegation refers to the downward transfer of
authority from the superior to the subordinate.

3. “Delegation is the entrustment of
responsibility and authority to
another and the creation of
accountability for the performance.”
- Louis Allen

5. Authority refers to the right of an individual to
command his subordinates and to take actions.

6. Responsibility is the obligation of a subordinate
to properly perform the assigned duty.

7. Accountability means answerability for the outcome of the
assigned task.

8. Overview of elements of delegation

9. IMPORATANCE OF DELEGATION

10. 1. Effective Management
The managers are able to function more efficiently
and effectively as they get more time to concentrate on
important matters.

11. 2. Employee Development
The subordinates get ample opportunities to utilise their
talents and skills which enable them to perform complex tasks
and assume more responsibilities.

12. 3. Motivation of Employees
Delegation motivates the subordinates to improve
their performance as well as their capabilities.

13. 4. Facilitates growth
Delegation enables workforce to assume more
responsibilities and take up leading positions in
new ventures and newly starting branches. Thus
it helps growth and expansion of an organisation.

14. 5. Managerial hierarchy
The superior-subordinate relationship
established through organizing and delegation
is the basis of hierarchy of management.

15. 6. Better coordination
Clarity in reporting helps to develop and maintain
effective coordination amongst departments, job
positions and functions of management.