The document outlines a lesson plan for a business studies class on the importance of delegation of authority. It includes the name of the teacher, school, subject, unit, and standard being taught. The lesson plan has three phases: an introductory phase where the teacher engages students in a problem-solving activity about delegation; a group discussion phase where students discuss the advantages of delegation; and a concluding phase where a student summarizes the key points and the teacher reviews the material. The overall goal is for students to understand the concept of delegation of authority and its importance in management.

1. NAME OF THE TEACHER : LEKSHMI M.G
NAME OF THE SCHOOL : MGHSS THUMPAMON
SUBJECT : BUSINESS STUDIES
UNIT : ORGANISING
TOPIC : IMPORTANCE OF
DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITY
STANDARD : XII
STRENGTH :
AVERAGE AGE : 17 YEARS
DURATION : 45 MINUTES
DATE : 27/6/14
CONTENT OUTLINE
CONTENT ANALYSIS
TERMS
FACTS
Importance of delegation of authority.
Delegation, authority, labor, control.
 Delegation is an important part of the organizing function.
 Delegation is a universally accepted principle.
 Delegation of authority relieves the top executives from the heavy
load of work.
 Delegation enables him to concentrate on higher functions of
management.
 Delegation is the process through which superior subordinates
relationship among managers are established.
 Delegation frequently leads to better decision, since subordinates
closest to the scene of action usually have the best view of the facts.
 Delegation avoids delay in decision making and facilitates quick
action.
 Delegation helps to maintain healthy relationships in the
organization.
 Effective delegation causes subordinates to accept responsibility and
exercise judgment.
 Delegation helps to create formal organization structure.
 Delegation enables the manager to provide specialized services to
the enterprise.
 Delegation provides opportunity for development and training of
young executive.
 Delegation enables the firm to grow and expand.
 Delegation improves the managerial effectiveness.

2. CONCEPTS
CURRICULAROBJECTIVES
PRE-REQUISITIES
TEACHING LEARNING
RESOURCES
TEACHING LEARNING
STRATEGIES
REFERENCES
Importance of delegation of authority.
To generate an idea about the Concept ‘ Delegation of authority ‘ and the
importance of delegation.
Students should have an idea about the topic importance of delegation.
Usual classroom aids like chalkboard, charts.
Problem Solving , group discussion.
Plus two business studies text book.
CLASS ROOM INTERACTION PROCEDURE RESPONSE/FEEDBACK
PHASE I [INTRODUCTORY PHASE]
Activity 1 (problem phase)
After usual classroom practices, teacher begins
the class by asking the following questions.
Who is responsible for overall activities of state
govt. ?
If the chief minister decides to carry all the
activities of govt. by himself, do you think that it is
more better .
How can these problem be solved?
From the res ponse of students, the teacher
directs them into concept of ‘ Delegation of
authority ‘.
Students solved the problem very well.

3. Delegation is the process of entrusting part of
the work by the superior to his subordinates. It
is the administrative process of getting things
done through others.
PHASE II (GROUP DISCUSSION)
Teacher divides the students into different
groups and asks them to discuss and write
importance or advantage of delegation of
authority from the meaning.
Through the response, teacher elicit the
advantages or importance of delegation of
authority. Then concludes the topic by showing a
chart depicting the same.
IMPORTANCE OF DELEGATION
1. Reduces the work load of the managers.
2. Basis of superior – subordinates
relation.
3. Quick decision making.
4. Technique of motivation.
5. Technique of training.
6. Healthy relations.
7. Business growth.
Students actively participated in the discussion.
Students observe the chart carefully.
PHASE III [CONCLUDING PHASE]
Teacher conclude the topic by asking one of the
students to summarize the points.
REIVEW QUESTIONS
1. Define the concept of delegation of
authority and bringing out its importance.
FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES
 Write a role of delegation of authority for
the effectiveness of administration in a
business concern with examples?
All students clearly understand the term
importance of delegation.