Describe five principles of delegation.

      

Describe five principles of delegation.

  

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Kavungya
1. Principle of result excepted
This principle suggests that every manager before delegating the powers to the subordinate
should be able to clearly define the goals as well as results expected from them. The goals and
targets should be completely and clearly defined and the standards of performance should also be
notified clearly.
2. Principle of Parity of Authority and Responsibility
According to this principle, the manager should keep a balance between authority and
responsibility. Both of them should go hand in hand. According to this principle, if a subordinate
is given a responsibility to perform a task, then at the same time he should be given enough
independence and power to carry out that task effectively. The authority should be given in such
a way which matches the task given to him.
3. Principle of Absolute Responsibility
This says that the authority can be delegated but responsibility cannot be delegated by managers
to his subordinates which means responsibility is fixed. The manager at every level, no matter
what is his authority, is always responsible to his superior for carrying out his task by delegating
the powers. It does not means that he can escape from his responsibility. He will always remain
responsible till the completion of task. Every superior is responsible for the acts of their
subordinates and are accountable to their superior therefore the superiors cannot pass the blame
to the subordinates even if he has delegated certain powers to subordinates example if the
production manager has been given a work and the machine breaks down.
4. Principle of Authority level
This principle suggests that a manager should exercise his authority within the jurisdiction
/framework given. The manager should be forced to consult their superiors with those matters of
which the authority is not given that means before a Manager takes any important decision, he
should make sure that he has the authority to do that on the other hand, subordinate should also
not frequently go with regards to their complaints as well as suggestions to their superior if they
are not asked to do.
This principle emphasizes on the degree of authority and the level up to which it has to be
maintained.
Kavungya answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 15:28


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