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| Author: | Bushardt, S. C. Duhon, D. L. Fowler, A. R. |
| Title: | Management delegation myths and the paradox of task assignment |
| Journal: | Business Horizons
1991 : MAR-APR, VOL. 34:2, p. 37-43 |
| Index terms: | MANAGEMENT DELEGATION AUTHORITY TASK ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT THEORY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The idea that a superior cannot escape, through delegation, responsibility for the activity of subordinates is fundamental to the theory of delegation. The other major tenet of effective delegation is the idea that authority must be delegated commensurate with the responsibility to be exacted. These two myths and their transference from the theory of management to the practice of management are examined as parts of the delegation process. Assigning tasks to others is the most straightforward component of the delegation process. Unfortunately, assigning tasks is enmeshed in a paradox of conflicting anticipations by managers and subordinates. |
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