MANAGEMENT

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The passing of authority from one level to another is called:
A
Delegation
B
Responsibility
C
Chain of Command
D
Span of Control
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Delegation is the assignment of authority to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities. It is the process of distributing and entrusting work to another person, and therefore one of the core concepts of management leadership.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the meaning of delegation? The delegation of authority refers to the division of labor and decision-making responsibility to an individual that reports to a leader or manager. It is the organizational process of a manager dividing their own work among all their people.

Detailed explanation-3: -A manager alone cannot perform all the tasks assigned to him. In order to meet the targets, the manager should delegate authority. Delegation of Authority means division of authority and powers downwards to the subordinate. Delegation is about entrusting someone else to do parts of your job.

Detailed explanation-4: -Formal or informal delegation Formal delegation is a part of an organisational structure. Whenever a person gets assigned a certain task, they also receive authority. This means that everyone automatically gets authority as per their duties. Informal delegation occurs due to circumstances.

Detailed explanation-5: -Meaning. Delegation of authority means assigning work to subordinates and giving them authority to do it. Decentralisation refers to a systematic effort to delegate to the lowest levels all authority except which can be exercised at central points.

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