Delegation means giving a subordinate the authority to perform particular tasks. It is very important to remember that it is the authority to perform a task which is being delegated - not the final responsibility.
Advantages of delegation for the manager:
- Managers cannot do every job themselves.
- Managers are less likely to make mistakes if some of the tasks are being performed by their subordinates - they can focus more in accuracy.
- Managers can measure success of the staff more easily - by assessing the quality of the task done.
- The work becomes more interesting and rewarding.
- The employee feels more important.
- It gives them career opportunities as it trains them better.
- Managers loses some control over subordinates.
- The subordinate might do a better job than the manager, which makes him/her feel very insecure.
