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In the process of delegation in an organisation, which of the following can a manager NOT pass on to a subordinate, even after assigning the work and the necessary authority?

A manager cannot delegate ultimate accountability. Authority to act and the duty to perform a task can be passed to a subordinate, but the superior remains answerable to higher management for the final outcome of the delegated work, so accountability stays with the delegating manager.

  1. AUltimate accountability for the results of the delegated workCorrect
  2. BThe right to use the firm's resources for the task
  3. CThe duty to carry out the assigned task
  4. DThe power to take routine decisions on the task

Explanation

Delegation transfers responsibility for performing the task and the authority to act, but the superior stays answerable to his own boss for the outcome. Hence accountability cannot be delegated away. The other options are things that are routinely transferred during delegation.

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