ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Personal effectiveness
A manager delegates the preparation of a monthly sales analysis to a team member. Which statement about delegation is correct?
The manager remains accountable for the outcome. Delegation transfers the responsibility to perform the task and the necessary authority, but ultimate accountability stays with the delegating manager, who must still monitor the result.
- AThe manager remains accountable for the outcome even though the task is delegatedCorrect
- BAccountability passes entirely to the team member
- CDelegation removes the need to give the team member authority
- DDelegation should only be used for tasks the manager cannot do
Explanation
Responsibility for performing a task can be delegated, but ultimate accountability stays with the manager. Authority must be given alongside the task for it to be done effectively. Delegation is not limited to tasks the manager cannot do; it is used to free time and develop staff.
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