In theory,delegation from a manager to a subordinate consists of
A) assigning responsibility,granting authority,and creating accountability.
B) assigning responsibility,creating a position,and creating accountability.
C) creating a position,overcoming defiance,and promoting acceptance.
D) creating accountability,promoting acceptance,and requiring performance.
E) creating accountability,assigning responsibility,and requiring performance.

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Delegation involves assigning responsibility for a task or project, granting the necessary authority to carry out that responsibility, and creating accountability for the results. Option A is the only answer that includes all three of these components. Option B only includes responsibility and accountability, while option C includes creating a position (but not granting authority) and promoting acceptance (but not creating accountability). Option D includes creating accountability and requiring performance, but does not explicitly mention assigning responsibility or granting authority. Option E includes creating accountability and assigning responsibility, but does not include granting authority.

In Theory,delegation from a Manager to a Subordinate Consists of