Delegation

• What is delegation in management?

  Giving authority to subordinate employees
• Why do managers delegate authority to subordinates?

  To allow them to perform tasks or make decisions
• What are the pros of delegation?

  • Empowers subordinate employees
  • Increases motivation and productivity
  • Enhances efficiency of the business
  • Fosters a culture of internal recruitment
  • Allows managers to focus on complex tasks
• How does delegation empower subordinate employees?

  By giving them authority to make decisions
• What is the relationship between empowerment and motivation in delegation?

  Empowerment leads to higher motivation levels
• How does delegation affect business efficiency?

  It can lead to less input for the same output
• What is an advantage of internal recruitment through delegation?

  Reduces recruitment costs for new managers
• How does delegation serve as on-the-job training?

  Subordinates learn by performing delegated tasks
• What is a potential downside of delegation for subordinates?

  Increased workload may demotivate them
• What could happen if subordinates feel overloaded with work?

  Productivity and motivation may fall
• What is a risk if subordinates leave the business after delegation?

  Increased recruitment costs for replacements
• What factors determine the benefits of delegation?

  • Ability of the employee
  • Manager's judgment of employee's ability
  • Accuracy in assessing skills leads to better outcomes
• Why is accuracy in assessing employee ability important in delegation?

  It affects the success of delegated tasks
• In what type of businesses is delegation more likely to succeed?

  In larger businesses with more employees
• What are the cons of delegation?

  • Subordinates may feel demotivated
  • Increased workload can lead to burnout
  • Risk of decreased productivity and employee turnover