Q. Which one of the following best reflects the principle of ‘delegation’ in Public Administration?

[A] Transfer of both authority and accountability to a subordinate.

[B] Transfer of policy-making powers from the executive to the legislature.

[C] Transfer of authority to a subordinate while the superior retains overall accountability.

[D] Sharing of authority equally among all employees in an organisation.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: (b) is correct because delegation involves transferring authority to a subordinate while the superior continues to retain ultimate accountability for the delegated work.

Source- MISC

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