Ann Delegated Work to an Employee Who Mismanaged Public Funds

question 32

Multiple Choice

Ann delegated work to an employee who mismanaged public funds.Ann, rather than the employee, was reprimanded for this mismanagement.Ann is now reluctant to delegate because she

• A) does not care whether the work is properly done.
• B) knows the person who delegates remains accountable for the work.
• C) does not trust any of her subordinates.
• D) fears a subordinate will do the work so well that he or she will attract the approval of top management.
• E) is so disorganised that she simply cannot plan and assign work effectively.

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Definitions:

Routine Work

Tasks or activities that are repetitive and predictable, requiring minimal creativity or problem-solving skills.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of interrelated elements in a material object or system, often referring to the way parts are positioned and interact within a whole.

Formalization

The extent to which rules, procedures, protocols, and guidelines are written and explicitly enforced within an organization.

Organizational Size

A measure of a company based on factors such as the number of employees, total sales, or market capitalization.