Question

‘Merely allocating work is not enough. Each individual should also know who be has to take orders from and to whom he is accountable’.

The above statement is related to one of the steps of organising process. Identify the step from the following:

Options

• Identification and division of work

• Departmentalisation

• Assignment of duties

• Establishing authority and reporting relationship

Answer 1

Establishing authority and reporting relationship

Explanation:

Allocating tasks alone is insufficient. Reporting links must be established to develop coordination and leadership structures.