Question

‘Delegation helps a manager to extend his area of operations as without it, his activities would be restricted to only what he himself can do.’

In light of the above statement, explain how effective delegation helps the organisation in achieving objectives.

Answer 1

SIGNIFICANCE OF DELEGATION: 

(i) Effective management: By empowering the employees, the managers are able to function more efficiently as they get more time to concentrate on important matters. 

(ii) Employee development: As a result of delegation, employees get more opportunities to utilise their talent and this may give rise to latent abilities in them. It makes them better leaders and decision makers. 

(iii) Motivation of employees: Delegation helps in developing the talents of the employees. It also has psychological benefits. Responsibility for work build the self-esteem of an employee and improves his confidence. 

(iv) Facilitation of growth: Delegation helps in the expansion of an organisation by providing a ready workforce to take up leading positions in new ventures. 

(v) Basis of management hierarchy: Delegation of authority establishes superior-subordinate relationships, which are the basis of hierarchy of management. 

(vi) Better coordination: The elements of delegation help to define the powers, duties and answerability related to the various positions in an organisation. This helps to avoid overlapping of duties and duplication of work.