Which statement about delegation is accurate?

• A. It can delegate an entire task or different parts of the same task.
• B. It is strictly a management function.
• C. Delegation eliminates the need for planning.
• D. Only managers can delegate.

Answer: (A)

Delegation means transferring responsibility for work to others while you remain accountable for the outcome. It can involve handing off an entire task to someone else, or dividing the task into parts and assigning those components to different people. This flexibility is what makes the statement accurate: tasks can be fully delegated or broken into pieces and distributed as needed to balance workload and develop staff. Delegation isn’t restricted to managers; anyone with the authority to assign work can delegate. Planning stays essential: decide what to delegate, choose the right person or people, set clear expectations and deadlines, and follow up to ensure results.