Delegation

DelegationGranting decision- making authority to people at lower levelsCommon Barriers to DelegationBelief in the fallacy if you want it done, do it yourselfLack of confidence and trust in lower- level employeeLow self-confidenceFear of being called lazyVague job definitionFear of competition from those belowReluctance to take the risk involved in depending on othersLack of controls that provide early warning of problems with delegated dutiesPoor example set by bossesdelegationEmployee was competentEmployee shared managers task objectivesManager had a long standing and positive relationship with employeeThe lower- level person also was a supervisorTRUST