Organising · Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Business Studies
Which of the following statements is true regarding accountability in delegation?
Practice question from Organising (Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Business Studies), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding accountability in delegation?
- A.Accountability can be delegated completely to a subordinate.
- B.Accountability flows upward and can be passed on to others.
- C.Accountability cannot be delegated; it flows upward and remains with the superior.Correct answer
- D.Accountability is synonymous with authority and flows downward.
Solution
While authority can be delegated and responsibility can be shared, accountability cannot be delegated at all. It flows upward, meaning the ultimate accountability for task completion still rests with the superior.
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