Delegation

1. Why do some people hesitate to delegate tasks?

• They believe it takes longer to explain the task than to do it themselves.

• They want to avoid teamwork.

• They are not allowed to delegate.

• Delegation is unnecessary.

2. Which of the following is a benefit of delegation?

• It helps managers control every detail of the work.

• It allows leaders to focus on strategic projects.

• It reduces employees' responsibilities.

• It eliminates the need for supervision.

3. What should you consider when deciding what to delegate?

• Tasks that are too complex for anyone else.

• Tasks that don’t require oversight and align with team strengths.

• Tasks that only senior leaders can handle.

• Tasks that have no impact on business outcomes.

4. How can delegation support employee growth?

• By giving them additional busy work.

• By avoiding giving them challenging assignments.

• By assigning tasks that align with their professional development goals.

• By keeping all important tasks with the manager.

5. What is an important step before delegating a task?

• Micromanaging every detail.

• Giving employees only vague instructions.

• Avoiding communication about expectations.

• Defining the desired outcome clearly.

6. Why is it important to provide resources and authority to employees when delegating?

• So they can figure everything out by themselves.

• To make them feel pressured.

• To ensure they understand the desired outcome and have what they need to succeed.

• To avoid giving them too much control.

7. How can a leader ensure effective communication during delegation?

• By setting up regular check-ins and providing feedback.

• By avoiding discussions to save time.

• By giving all instructions at once and expecting perfect results.

• By changing expectations frequently.

8. Why should managers allow for failure in delegation?

• To punish employees who make mistakes.

• To enable experimentation and empower employees.

• To create fear and pressure.

• To avoid giving them responsibility.

9. Why is patience important in delegation?

• Because new tasks may take employees longer to complete.

• Because it prevents mistakes from happening.

• Because employees should never make mistakes.

• Because managers shouldn’t give feedback.

10. How should managers deliver feedback after delegating a task?

• By focusing only on the negatives.

• By ignoring the results and moving on.

• By providing constructive feedback and asking for input from employees.

• By criticizing employees in public.