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Question
Give the meaning of 'Authority' as an element of delegation.
Solution 1
As an element of the delegation, authority implies empowering different individuals in an organisation to guide their subordinates and to allow performance targets to them. It also includes giving adequate decision-making powers to individuals to perform their job.
Solution 2
Authority is the power of an individual to command and direct his subordinates to take action within the scope of his position. It flows downward from superior to the subordinate.
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