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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