Delegation is the assignment of a task, responsibility and /or authority by a manager to a subordinate.
Refer earlier article on the process of delegation. Below set in summary the reasons, when and when not to delegate:-
REASONS TO DELEGATE
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Work can then be fairly distributed;
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Shorter time to achieve objectives;
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Managers released from operational tasks;
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Develop and encourage subordinates;
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“On the spot” decisions more likely;
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Cover absences;
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Prevent bottlenecks;
WHEN TO DELEGATE:
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Subordinates are capable;
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Bottlenecks occur
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Expanding business
WHEN NOT TO DELEGATE:
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If none is capable;
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Sensitive work;
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Work incompatible with a subordinate’s other duties
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