2017 · Q24
Which of the following statements about ‘delegation’ is/are correct?
- 1It is the abdication of responsibility.
- 2It means conferring of specified authority by a lower authority to a higher one.
- 3It is subject to supervision and review.
- 4It is a method of dividing authority in the organization.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A3 only
- B2 and 4 only
- C3 and 4
- D1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Delegation is the conferring of specified authority by a higher authority (superior) on a lower one (subordinate) — so statement 2, which reverses the direction, is wrong. Delegation never amounts to abdication of responsibility, since the delegator remains accountable — so statement 1 is wrong. Delegation is indeed subject to supervision and review (3) and is a recognized method of dividing authority in an organization (4). Hence statements 3 and 4 are correct.