Mathew, a supervisor with Home Security Systems, supervises the installation of security systems for residential buildings. He assigns the duty of installing surveillance cameras for Downhill Residential Society to his juniors in the company. This transferring of responsibility is called
A) job sharing.
B) controlling.
C) delegating.
D) cross-training.

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Delegating is the act of transferring responsibility and authority to someone else, while still remaining accountable for the outcome. In this scenario, Mathew is transferring the duty of installing surveillance cameras to his juniors, making it an act of delegation. Job sharing refers to two or more employees sharing a single full-time job, controlling involves monitoring and regulating processes to ensure they comply with set standards, and cross-training involves training employees in various areas to perform multiple duties within the organization.

Mathew, a Supervisor with Home Security Systems, Supervises the Installation