Which of the Following Best Defines Delegation of Authority

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines delegation of authority?

• A) It is the assignment of direct responsibility to a subordinate to complete tasks for which the manager is normally responsible.
• B) It is the right to give commands, take action, and make decisions to achieve organizational objectives.
• C) It is the right to advise but not command others who are not subordinates in the chain of command.
• D) It is the activity that takes place within an organization to transform inputs into outputs that customers value.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and can easily be traced to the product.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected and actual quantities of inputs used in the production process, affecting the cost of goods sold.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected or budgeted cost.

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost incurred and the standard cost, reflecting how well costs are controlled during a production process.