Question

Read the following text and answer the question on the basis of the same.

JS Printing Solutions Ltd. is a company manufacturing printers and scanners. The management of this company is known for speedy and prompt delivery of orders. As a result, the market share of this company is growing. The company grabbed a new project to supply 1,500 printers to Uprise Bank Ltd. for its various branches, within two weeks. The production manager, Ashok, made one of his efficient subordinates, Deepak, the in charge of the project and also gave him the right to command workers in order to meet the target. Now Ashok could use his time on high priority areas. He felt that this will also give an opportunity to Deepak to gain experience and develop himself for higher positions. On getting the charge, Deepak was very happy, his confidence level increased and he was encouraged to do his best to fulfill the responsibility. Considering his responsibility, Ashok kept a track of the completion of work with Deepak and he provided him the needed guidance to reach the target on time.

The concept discussed above provides benefits to ______.

Options

• superior only

• subordinate only

• both superior and subordinate

• neither superior nor subordinate

Answer 1

The concept discussed above provides benefits to both superior and subordinate.

Explanation:

Justification: Without delegation, a manager's activities would be limited to what he is capable of doing, which allows him to expand his area of influence. He can spend his time on things that are very important to him. Additionally, it fulfills the subordinate's need for approval and gives them chances to grow and show initiative.