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WorksheetsMPA 4
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 80secs
What is delegation in the context of management?
The process of centralizing decision-making
The process of transferring authority and responsibility to subordinates
The process of micromanaging tasks
All of these
Why is delegation important in an organization?
To increase the workload on managers
To improve employee morale
To empower employees, save time, and promote efficiency
All of these
example of a situation that might require centralized decision-making.
Setting individual employee goals
Establishing the company's overall strategic direction
Determining office hours for a specific department
Option 2 only
How can a manager ensure effective delegation?
Assigning tasks without clear instructions
Maintaining open communication, setting expectations, and providing support
Avoiding delegation altogether
By implementing decentralisation
What is the key difference between delegation and decentralization?
Delegation involves giving authority, while decentralization involves sharing authority.
Delegation is only for managers, while decentralization is for employees.
Delegation is a one-time process, while decentralization is an ongoing process.
Delegation and decentralization are the same concepts.
In delegation, what does the term "accountability" refer to?
The act of assigning tasks to subordinates
The process of transferring authority
The obligation to report and justify results
The hierarchy of the organization
Which type of decision is typically made at the decentralized level in an organization?
Strategic decisions
Routine operational decisions
Personal decisions
Budget decisions
What is the potential disadvantage of excessive decentralization?
Slower response to local issues
Increased employee empowerment
Centralized decision-making
Simplified communication
