Delegation (Pros, Cons & Evaluation)

• Delegation

  Managers giving authority to subordinate employees under their span of control to perform tasks or make decisions
• Pros of delegation

  • If subordinate employees are given new authority, they may be empowered and motivated, leading to higher productivity and efficiency
  • Delegation fosters a culture of internal recruitment, saving on external recruitment costs
  • Managers can focus on complex tasks while simpler tasks are handled by delegated subordinate employees
• Cons of delegation
• Cons of delegation

  • Subordinates may be demotivated due to increased workload
  • Overloaded employees may experience decreased productivity and motivation, leading to a risk of them leaving the business
• Benefits of delegation depend on

  The ability of the employee and the ability of the manager to judge the employee's ability accurately
• Delegation is more suitable for larger businesses with more employees compared to smaller businesses