What is the main effect of delegation of authority within an organisation?
Correct answer: B. It distributes decision-making to lower levels
- A. It removes the manager's final accountability
- B. It distributes decision-making to lower levels
- C. It eliminates the need for coordination
- D. It transfers ownership of the organisation
Explanation
Delegation allows subordinates to make decisions within an assigned area and can speed up work. The manager still remains accountable for the overall result, so delegation does not remove accountability.
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