CTL Delegation & Empowerment 3

Question 1

Which element is MOST critical to include when delegating a task to ensure accountability?

Accepted Answer

Clear outcome expectations and a deadline

Answer

Defining clear outcomes and deadlines gives the employee a measurable target and establishes accountability for results.

Question 2

An employee successfully completes a delegated task. What should the team leader do NEXT to reinforce empowerment?

Accepted Answer

Recognize the achievement and assign greater responsibility

Answer

Recognizing success and progressively increasing responsibility reinforces empowerment and motivates continued growth.

Question 3

Under which condition should a team leader AVOID delegating a task?

Accepted Answer

The task involves confidential personnel decisions

Answer

Confidential personnel decisions (such as disciplinary actions or performance ratings) must remain with the leader and cannot be delegated.

Question 4

How does delegation contribute to organizational succession planning?

Accepted Answer

It develops a pipeline of skilled employees ready for higher roles

Answer

Delegation builds employee competencies over time, creating a ready pool of candidates who can step into leadership roles.

Question 5

A team leader delegates authority to approve purchases up to $500. This type of delegation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Budget authority delegation

Answer

Delegating specific financial authority (such as purchase approval limits) is a form of budget authority delegation with defined boundaries.

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