How Much Authority Should Be Delegated to a Subordinate

question 3

Multiple Choice

How much authority should be delegated to a subordinate?

• A) As much as possible so managers can work on other activities
• B) Enough to allow the subordinate to complete the task
• C) As little as possible
• D) As much as the employee thinks he or she can handle
• E) All of the above

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