Jason assigns responsibility to a subordinate for preparing a sales presentation for an important potential client and authorizes the necessary expenditures of money and human resources, but he still requires a dress rehearsal to be presented to him before the actual presentation. Jason realizes that accountability cannot be
A) created.
B) delegated.
C) assigned.
D) expected.
E) accepted.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Accountability cannot be delegated. While tasks and authority can be delegated to subordinates, the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the outcomes remain with the person who delegated the work, in this case, Jason.

Jason Assigns Responsibility to a Subordinate for Preparing a Sales