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Outline five benefits of delegation within an organisation.

      

Outline five benefits of delegation within an organisation.

  

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Kavungya
i) When the work is delegated to lower levels in an efficient and proper way, confusions are
less and congeniality of the environment can be maintained. In such cases, wide span of
control is suitable and the supervisors can manage and control large number of subordinates
at one time.
ii) Through delegation, a manager is able to divide the work and allocate it to the
subordinates. This helps in reducing his work load so that he can work on important areas
such as - planning, business analysis etc.
iii) With the reduction of load on superior, he can concentrate his energy on important and
critical issues of concern. This way he is able to bring effectiveness in his work as well in
the work unit. This affectivity helps a manager to prove his ability and skills in the best
manner.
iv) Delegation of authority is the ground on which the superior-subordinate relationship
stands. An organization functions as the authority flows from top level to bottom. This in
fact shows that through delegation, the superior-subordinate relationship become
meaningful. The flow of authority is from top to bottom which is a way of achieving
results.
v) Delegation of authority in a way gives enough room and space to the subordinates to
flourish their abilities and skill. Through delegating powers, the subordinates get a feeling
of importance. They get motivated to work and this motivation provides appropriate
results to a concern.
vi) Delegation also helps in breaking the monotony of the subordinates so that they can be
more creative and efficient.
vii) Delegation of authority is not only helpful to the subordinates but it also helps the
managers to develop their talents and skills. Since the manager get enough time through
delegation to concentrate on important issues, their decision-making gets strong and in a
way they can flourish the talents which are required in a manager.
viii) Through granting powers and getting the work done, helps the manager to attain
communication skills, supervision and guidance, effective motivation and the leadership
traits are flourished.
Kavungya answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 15:55


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