Delegation & decentralisation

Which of the following is a benefit of effective delegation?

• a) Increased control for managers

• b) Increased workload for employees

• c) Improved employee development and motivation

• All of these

What is delegation in the context of management?

• a) Centralized decision-making

• b) Assigning tasks and authority to subordinates

• c) Micromanagement

• d) None of the above

Decentralization involves:

• a) Concentrating decision-making at the top level

• b) Distributing decision-making across various levels

• c) Eliminating decision-making

• d) Outsourcing decision-making

Which of the following is a benefit of delegation?

• a) Increased control

• b) Reduced employee morale

• c) Improved efficiency

• d) Slower decision-making

Which type of decision is usually retained at the highest level in centralized organizations?

• 
  a) Routine and operational decisions

• b) Strategic decisions

• c) Tactical decisions

• d) None of the above

What is the primary risk associated with excessive delegation?

• a) Decreased employee empowerment

• b) Loss of control

• c) Increased accountability

• d) Improved communication