Delegation

Empowerment

Supervision

Mentoring

Formal, Informal, and Virtual

Upward, Downward, and Lateral

Direct, Indirect, and Shared

Internal, External, and Cross-functional

Increased productivity

Improved employee morale

Reduced stress for the delegator

All of the above

The delegatee may not be competent to perform the task

The delegatee may not be motivated to perform the task

The delegatee may not have the resources to perform the task

All of the above

The competence of the delegatee

The motivation of the delegatee

The resources available to the delegatee

All of the above

Delegation is the process of assigning authority and responsibility, while empowerment is the process of giving employees the power to make decisions.

Delegation is the process of giving employees the power to make decisions, while empowerment is the process of assigning authority and responsibility.

Delegation and empowerment are the same thing.

None of the above

Increased employee motivation

Improved employee creativity

Increased employee productivity

All of the above

Employees may make poor decisions

Employees may abuse their power

Employees may become overwhelmed

All of the above

The competence of the employees

The motivation of the employees

The resources available to the employees

All of the above

Choose the right person for the job

Clearly define the task and the expected outcomes

Provide the delegatee with the necessary resources and support

Follow up on the progress of the task

Give employees the authority to make decisions

Provide employees with the necessary resources and support

Create a culture of trust and respect

All of the above

Fear of losing control

Lack of trust in employees

Unclear job roles and responsibilities

All of the above

Develop a clear understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses

Build trust with their employees

Clearly define job roles and responsibilities

All of the above

Leaders should model delegation and empowerment in their own behavior

Leaders should create a culture of trust and respect

Leaders should provide employees with the necessary resources and support

All of the above

Increased employee motivation and productivity

Improved employee creativity and innovation

Enhanced organizational agility and responsiveness

All of the above