Which of the Following Statements About Delegation Is True

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about delegation is true?

• A)Delegation is the assignment of a task that an employee is supposed to carry out.
• B)It entails getting the maximum amount of work out of a subordinate.
• C)Delegation helps develop effective subordinates.
• D)It is easy for all managers to do comfortably because it reduces their workload.
• E)As authority in organizations is spread out over various levels and spans of control the role of delegation is less important.

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Communication Barriers

Obstacles in the process of communication that prevent clear and effective exchange of ideas and information between individuals or groups.

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Communication Channels

The mediums through which information is transmitted from one entity to another, including verbal, written, and digital forms.

Electronic Grapevine

Informal communication networks facilitated by digital means, such as emails or social media, allowing information to spread quickly and often without official sanction.