What term describes managers handing authority to subordinates to carry out tasks?

• A. Line Managers
• B. Delegation
• C. Empowerment
• D. Industrial Action

Answer: (B)

Delegation is the process where a manager transfers the authority to perform a task from themselves to a subordinate. The key idea is that the person takes on the task and has the power to act within defined limits, while the manager remains accountable for the overall outcome. This helps get work done more efficiently and also develops staff skills.

Line managers describe a role, not a process. Industrial action refers to strikes, which is unrelated. Empowerment involves giving employees more broad decision-making freedom, not just assigning a specific task with defined authority, so it’s related but not the exact action described.