A Manager Wishes to Transfer Authority and Responsibility to Subordinates

question 117

Multiple Choice

A manager wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to subordinates. This process is known as:

• A) accountability.
• B) coordination.
• C) delegation.
• D) departmentalization.
• E) passing the buck.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

The basic materials from which products are made, typically not yet processed or used in manufacturing.

Finished Products

Goods that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to end customers.

Labor Costs

The total expenditure incurred by employers to compensate employees, including wages, salaries, benefits, and taxes.

Contracted Labor

Work performed by individuals or companies who are not employees but are hired on a contract basis.