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The process of assigning tasks and the corresponding authority to subordinates is called:

  1. Centralization
  2. Delegation
  3. Departmentalization
  4. Coordination

Answer

B. Delegation

Solution

Authority can be delegated, but ultimate responsibility cannot.

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