Question

Give the meaning of 'Responsibility' as an element of delegation

Answer 1

As an element of a delegation, responsibility is the duty or task allocated to an employee or worker to be performed under his/her tenure of work. The flow of responsibility is upward. This implies that employees are responsible for the work assigned to them by their supervisor and not vice versa.

Answer 2

Responsibility refers to the obligation that the task which is assigned is successfully completed within the stipulated time. A responsible subordinate is obedient and loyal towards the duties assigned to him.