delegation in management

1. Ms. ULFAT AMIN
P.G PEDIATRIC NURSING
DIPLOMA IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION

2. Introduction
Delegation is the assignment of
authority and responsibility to another
person (usually from a manager to a
subordinate) to carry out specific
activities.

3. Definition
 Delegation is primarily about entrusting
your authority to others.
-Raphael Barinshaky
 Delegation is empowering one person to
act for another.
-Susanne Qualich

4.  Transfer of responsibility for the
performance of a task from one
individual to another.
ANA(1996)
 It is the process of assigning
responsibilities and authority to co-
worker and ensure accountability.
Basavanthappa.

5. Essential aspects/dimensions:
There are three essential aspects or
dimensions
b.Assignments of the duty.
c.Grant of authority.
d.Creation of accountability.

6. Principles of delegation:
- Assignment of authority.
- Parity of authority.
- Clarification of limits of authority.
- Unity of command.

7. Five rights of delegation
• Right Task
• Right Circumstance
• Right Person
• Right Communication
• Right Supervision

8. As the delegator, the supervisor/incharge
nurse must
Select the appropriate activities to
delegate
Select the appropriate staff to carry
out the activities
Responsibilities of Delegator

9. Clearly communicate the expectations
and required follow up
Follow up periodically while the task
is being completed
Evaluate and provide feedback on the
effectiveness of the delegation to
staff.

10. Responsibilities of Delegatee
The delegatee also has following
responsibilities
 Accepting the delegated activities
 Give report to supervisor on the
delegated task
 Give feedback to delegator

11. Barriers to delegating
BARRIERS IN THE DELEGATOR
1. Preferences for operating by oneself
2. I can do it better myself fallacy
3. Lack of experiences in delegating
4. Insecurity
5. Lack of confidence in subordinates
6. Perfectionism, leading to excessive control.

12. Barriers in the delegate
1. Lack of experience
2. Lack of competence
3. Avoidance of responsibility
4. Overload of work
5. Overdependence on the boss

13. Legal Authority to Delegation
Legal responsibility for the incharge nurse to
delegate a task is determined by
 Nurse Practice Act
 Employer’s statements including job
descriptions, policies, and procedures
 National standards of care as per
national organizations like INC.

14. THANK YOU