Which of the following is the importance of delegation?

(A) High morale of subordinates

(B) Develops initiatives among employees

(C) Promotes centralisation

(D) Dilutes span of management

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 -> (A), (B) and (D) only - Incorrect because diluting span of management is not a benefit of delegation; delegation actually enables wider span of control.

Option 2 -> (A) and (B) only - Identifies the two genuine benefits: delegation boosts employee morale and develops their initiative and decision-making capabilities.

Option 3 -> (B) and (D) only - Incorrect because it excludes high morale and wrongly includes dilution of span of management.

Option 4 -> (B), (C) and (D) only - Incorrect because delegation promotes decentralization, not centralization, and diluting span is not a benefit.

Hence, Option 2: (A) and (B) only -> Delegation genuinely enhances subordinate morale by empowering them with trust and responsibility, and develops employee initiative by encouraging independent decision-making and problem-solving. Statement (C) is wrong as delegation promotes decentralization, not centralization. Statement (D) is incorrect as delegation enables managers to handle wider spans of control effectively rather than diluting them -> correct