A marketing manager has been delegated powers of Director (marketing) for one month as the Director (marketing) had to go abroad on a Business trip. As a result of this, one year later when he was Promoted as Director(marketing) on retirement of previous incumbent, he was able to perform better. Which point regarding importance of delegation does this example illustrate ?

Employee Development

The correct answer is option (4) : Employee Development

1. Effective management: By empowering the employees, the managers are able to function more efficiently as they get more time to concentrate on important matters.

2. Motivation of employees : Delegation helps in developing the talents of the employees. It also has psychological benefits. When a superior entrusts a subordinate with a task, it is not merely the sharing of work but involves trust on the superior's part and commitment on the part of the subordinate.

3. Facilitation of growth: Delegation helps in the expansion of an organisation by providing a ready workforce to take up leading positions in new ventures.

4. Employee development: As a result of delegation, employees get more opportunities to utilise their talent and this may give rise to latent abilities in them. It allows them to develop those skills which will enable them to perform complex tasks and assume those responsibilities which will improve their career prospects. It makes them better leaders and decision makers.