"The manager shall still be accountable for the performance of the assigned tasks." This statement signifies: Option 1: Delegation flows downwards Option 2: Accountability can be delegated. Option 3: Delegation does not mean abdication Option 4: Accountability flows upwards.

The answer is 'Delegation does not mean abdication'. View full solution:

"The mana>=r shall still be accountab<= for the performance of the assigned tasks." This statement signifies:

De<=gation does not mean abdication

Accountability can be de<=gated.

De<=gation does not mean abdication

CUET Business Studies 2026 31st May Shift 1

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Delegation flows downwards

Accountability can be delegated.

Delegation does not mean abdication

Accountability flows upwards.

✅ Correct Option: 3