Question

A department head delegates financial authority to an assistant manager for procurement of raw materials, yet the department head remains solely answerable to executive leadership for the overall operational outcomes and spending of the division. Which fundamental principle of delegation and management is best illustrated by this scenario?

A Unity of command
B Scalar chain principle
C Authority can be delegated, but ultimate accountability cannot be transferred away from the manager
D Span of control
E Parity of authority and responsibility
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