CBSE
Class 10 Class 12
Delegation is the transfer of authority from superior to subordinate.
It has three elements: Authority, Responsibility and Accountability. The following table helps you to understand these elements in better way:
| Basis | Authority | Responsibility | Accountability |
| Meaning | Right to command. | Obligation to perform an assigned task. | Answerability for an outcome of the assigned task. |
| Delegation | Can be delegated. | Cannot be entirely delegated. | Cannot be delegated at all. |
| Origin | Arises from formal position. | Arises from delegated authority. | Arises from responsibility. |
| Flow | Flows downward from superior to subordinate. | Flows upward from subordinate to superior. | Flows upward from subordinate to superior. |
Effective delegation leads to the following benefits:
