What term means the passing of authority to someone lower in the hierarchy?

• A. Delayering
• B. Delegation
• C. Directors
• D. Flat organizational structure

Answer: (B)

Delegation means giving authority to someone lower in the organization to make decisions and carry out tasks, while the manager still remains responsible for the results. This speeds up work, empowers staff, and helps develop subordinates. Delayering is about removing levels of management to create fewer layers, not the transfer of authority. A flat organizational structure describes having few levels, not the act of delegating. Directors are leaders in charge, not the process of handing down authority.