Which of the following actions is most likely to enhance

Solution

Delegation involves assigning responsibility and granting the necessary authority to subordinates to complete specific tasks. For delegation to be effective: • Managers must not merely instruct or micromanage (Option A), as this restricts autonomy. • Setting standards (Option B) is important, but by itself does not guarantee motivation or clarity. • The key factor is showing subordinates the relevance of their work in the larger organizational context (Option C). This fosters motivation, ownership, and accountability. • Retaining authority (Option D) or decision-making power (Option E) defeats the very purpose of delegation. Hence, explaining the significance of tasks in relation to broader goals is most effective.