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According to whom?

"Delegation is the entrustment of responsibility and authority to another and the creation of accountability for performance".

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Louis Allen is a renowned management theorist known for his comprehensive work on managerial functions and delegation processes. This definition reflects his systematic approach to management principles.

Option 2 -> Theo Haimann contributed significantly to management literature, particularly in areas of supervision and human relations, but this specific definition is not attributed to him.

Option 3 -> Daniel R. Gilbert has made contributions to management studies, but this particular definition of delegation does not originate from his work.

Option 4 -> A.F. James is not widely recognized in management literature for this specific definition of delegation.

Hence, Option 1: Louis Allen -> Louis Allen defined delegation as "the entrustment of responsibility and authority to another and the creation of accountability for performance." This definition captures the three essential elements of delegation: assigning responsibility, granting authority, and establishing accountability, which became fundamental concepts in management theory -> correct

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