Which indicates effective delegation outcomes?

Which indicates effective delegation outcomes?

• A. Increased reliance on the manager for small tasks.
• B. Tasks completed on time with quality, and team members’ growth and increased capability.
• C. Decreased team communication.
• D. Frequent scope changes without review.

Answer: (B)

Effective delegation is about giving others responsibility with the authority to act and the accountability for results. When you delegate well, tasks are completed on time and to a quality standard because the person has clear expectations, the necessary support, and decision-making power to own the work. At the same time, the delegated work helps team members grow—building skills, confidence, and independence—so the team's overall capability increases. This combination—reliable delivery plus development—best shows delegation is working. Options that signal otherwise include micromanagement (relying on the manager for small tasks), poor collaboration (decreased team communication), and lack of governance (frequent scope changes without review), all of which undermine delegation.

Effective delegation is about giving others responsibility with the authority to act and the accountability for results. When you delegate well, tasks are completed on time and to a quality standard because the person has clear expectations, the necessary support, and decision-making power to own the work. At the same time, the delegated work helps team members grow—building skills, confidence, and independence—so the team's overall capability increases. This combination—reliable delivery plus development—best shows delegation is working.

Options that signal otherwise include micromanagement (relying on the manager for small tasks), poor collaboration (decreased team communication), and lack of governance (frequent scope changes without review), all of which undermine delegation.