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Unit 6: Delegation, Authority and Power

3. Principle of absolute responsibility: This says that the authority can be delegated but Notes
responsibility cannot be delegated by managers to his subordinates which means
responsibility is fixed. The manager at every level, no matter what is his authority, is
always responsible to his superior for carrying out his task by delegating the powers. It
does not means that he can escape from his responsibility. He will always remain
responsible till the completion of task. Every superior is responsible for the acts of their
subordinates and are accountable to their superior therefore the superiors cannot pass the
blame to the subordinates even if he has delegated certain powers to subordinates example
if the production manager has been given a work and the machine breaks down. If
repairmen is not able to get repair work done, production manager will be responsible to
CEO if their production is not completed.
4. Principle of authority level: This principle suggests that a manager should exercise his
authority within the jurisdiction/framework given. The manager should be forced to
consult their superiors with those matters of which the authority is not given that means
before a manager takes any important decision, he should make sure that he has the
authority to do that on the other hand, subordinate should also not frequently go with
regards to their complaints as well as suggestions to their superior if they are not asked to
do. This principle emphasizes on the degree of authority and the level up to which it has
to be maintained.

To develop a culture of high delegation, management should practice following steps:
1. Understand the nature of task
2. Review the task the manager is responsible for
3. Differentiate the tasks that should be done by others

4. Analyze the skill and capabilities of the subordinates
5. Inform the subordinates the task to be performed
6. Determine what you will delegate
7. Clarify the results you want

8. Be sure to delegate the authority
9. Delegate to the right person
10. Proper assignment of duties
11. Be sure the employee understands his authority

12. Encourage and motivate them to take up the assignments willfully
13. Detail the authority related to job performance
14. Granting authority to perform
15. Sharing power

16. Being flexible
17. Cross check the subordinates skill to follow the instruction
18. Give freedom and autonomy in task and performance
19. Exchanges ideas, feelings and values

20. Develop confidence and will to work as independent
21. Concurrent job monitoring and evaluation of subordinates

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