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Unit 2: Library Authority and Communities

Delegation involves the following three basic elements: Notes
Assignment of duties to subordinates,
Granting of authority to enable the subordinates to perform the duties assigned, and

Creation of obligation on the part of subordinate to perform duties in an orderly manner.
2.5.1 Definitions of Delegation of Authority

According to O. S. Miner, “Delegation takes place when one person gives another the right to
perform work on his behalf and in his name and the second person accepts a corresponding duty
or obligation to do that is required of him.”
According to Louis Allen, “Delegation is the dynamics of management, it is the process a
manager follows in dividing the work assigned to him so that he performs that part which only
he, because of his unique organizational placement, can perform effectively, and so that he can
get others to help him with what remains.”

Did u know? Delegation means assigning work to the others and giving them authority to
do so.

2.5.2 Objectives of Delegation of Authority

The objectives of delegation of authority are to:
Reduce the excessive burden on the superiors i.e., executives and managers functioning at
different levels.
Provide opportunities of growth and self-development to junior executives.
Create a team of experienced and matured managers for the organisation. It acts as a
technique of management and human resource development.
Improve individual as well as overall efficiency of the organisation.

2.5.3 Process of Delegation of Authority

Delegation process involves four distinct stages. The process of delegation moves through these
stages. Figure 2.1 shows the stages in the process of delegation of authority.

Figure 2.1: Stages of Delegation

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