Delegation

Delegation is transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected task in a selected situation.

• True

• False

Why do leaders delegate? Select all that apply

• to get things done more easily and rapidly

• to use skills within the team

• to develop new leaders

• to increase motivation

If you have an unskilled team member, you should not delegate to them any tasks.

• True

• False

When you delegate a task, you should not follow up on that task.

• True

• False

Some of the reasons that leaders do not delegate are: (click all that apply)

• They do not trust the team

• They want to do everything by themselves

• They enjoy doing some tasks

• They are afraid

You should always select the right person for the delegated task.

• Yes

• No

If the delegate does not do the task right, then you should not delegate to that team member again.

• Yes

• No

Delegation requires a high level of trust from the leader.

• True

• False

If you start delegating your tasks, then your team members will be more qualified than you and can take your position.

• True

• False

When you delegate a task, you should delegate your authority for doing this task as well.

• True

• False