When authority is assigned to a subordinate but the manager remains answerable for the final outcome, this illustrates that:
Correct answer: C. Delegation transfers tasks but not ultimate accountability
- A. Delegation removes all managerial accountability
- B. Responsibility can exist without any task
- C. Delegation transfers tasks but not ultimate accountability
- D. Authority and accountability always belong to different people
Explanation
A manager may delegate authority and responsibility for carrying out a task, but remains ultimately accountable for the result. Delegation therefore does not remove the manager's final answerability.
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