Which of the Following Statements Best Exemplifies Effective Delegation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best exemplifies effective delegation?

• A)A leader always assigns all assignments to the best worker in the team.
• B)A leader always provides a brief explanation of the task to be delegated.
• C)A leader delegates the most time-consuming recurring activities to one person.
• D)A leader must give subordinates the freedom to make certain kinds of mistakes.

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Definitions:

Direct Material

Raw materials that are directly involved in the production process of a product and can be easily traced to it.

Steel

An alloy of iron and carbon (and possibly other elements) that is hard, strong, and used as a structural and fabrication material.

Lumber

Wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as selling, general, and administrative costs, and are expensed in the period they are incurred.