Management

Delegation 1

LaToya S. Jackson

University of Phoenix

Management 330

December 6, 2005

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Delegation

Delegation is defined as the process of working with and through others to get a particular task accomplished. According to Broshar (1988), "Effective delegation can be seen as by having two critical questions and five distinctive phases" (p. 1). Who are the delegated parties? What task is delegated to which party? Each phase consist of preparation, planning, discussion, audit, and delegation. In this paper we will discuss each function of the delegation process.

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Delegation

Delegation is defined as the process of working with and through others to get a particular task accomplished. According to Broshar (1988), "Effective delegation can be seen as having two critical questions and five distinct phases." Who are the delegated parties and which task are delegated to whom. Each phase consist of preparation, planning, discussion, and delegation. In this paper we will discuss each function of the delegation process.

When delegating responsibilities the manager should then familiarize themselves with the strengths and weaknesses of everyone involved. In doing so this will determine what responsibilities should be delegated to whom. In assuring completion of all tasks, it is necessary to make sure everyone had the proper materials to do what needs to be done. With delegation, everyone has the authority to react to situations without referring back to the manager. Without delegation the value of skills and knowledge are lost among the team.

Organization and time management are also essential to the delegation process. Management is not possible without having structure. Having the

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Structure to delegate task, includes knowing what experience and knowledge everyone has. A manager who recognizes the individual talents, and invites their input, ensures that the staff will feel that their views are considered.

Organization requires managers as well as the team to have patience. It is time management that determines the outcome to any task. An outline of expectations recourses and relevant policies and procedures should be submitted, as well as a projected time frame. This involves strategic planning and tactical planning. By strategically planning, long term goals are able to be implemented. Tactical planning with allow the short-term goals to be met in a timely manner. This planning with allow the process of delegating task to be efficient.

As the responsibility of a manager is to meet with the team member chosen for each task, and inform them of what is to be accomplished. All details, reasoning, expectations, and resources will be assigned at this time. According to Broshar (2003), "By clearly answering the critical questions and using

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