Delegation of authority in small business
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009When an organization grows beyond one man organization, some of the tasks will have to be delegated to responsible subordinates. This is so because making decisions cannot all be undertaken by a single person, no matter how good he is. The number and variety of decisions complicate the problem. The process may be simplified by proper delegation of authority.
To illustrate, a person each day may be assigned to handle and make minor decisions regarding marketing, finance and production. The general manager reserves the major decisions for himself.