Question
Delegation is regarded as an important principle in
management. It forms part of which management function?Solution
Delegation is closely linked with the organising function of management. Organising involves bringing together human, financial, and physical resources and structuring them to achieve organizational goals effectively. According to Henri Fayol, to organize a business means to provide it with the necessary resources β raw materials, tools, capital, and personnel β and to create a clear structure of responsibilities and authority. Key aspects of the organising function include: β’ Identification and grouping of activities, β’ Assignment of duties, β’ Delegation of authority and creation of responsibility, and β’ Coordination of authority-responsibility relationships. Thus, delegation is an inherent part of the organising process.
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