Question

Preeti started her own cooking channel on 'Youtube Mood Art'. As her subscribers increased, she was not in a position to manage everything on her own. She hired Rahul and Riya to help her with filming editing, lighting and content research. She granted authority to them to operate within prescribed limits. She was thus, able to use her time on high priority activities like developing new recipes and content development etc. As a result, Rahul and Riya were given opportunities to develop and exercise initiative. Preeti was now able to focus on objectives and meet the target of achieving a subscriber base of one million in six months.

(a) Identify the concept of management used by Preeti.

(b) Explain any five points of importance of the concept identified in .

Hint:

Delegation allows managers to focus on higher priority tasks, develop employees, and improve overall efficiency.

Answer 1

(a) Delegation: The act of assigning responsibility and associated authority to subordinates for performing defined tasks within specified boundaries.

(b) Benefits of Delegation: 1. Enhanced Management Efficiency: Enables managers to concentrate on critical activities.

2. Skill Enhancement for Employees: Offers subordinates avenues for skill acquisition and development.

3. Increased Employee Engagement: Boosts morale and drives motivation.

4. Support for Organizational Expansion: Facilitates smooth operations and accommodates business growth.

5. Improved Collaboration: Clarifies roles and responsibilities, leading to better teamwork.