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delegation means:
select one.
a. centralizing decisions
b. avoiding accountability
c. cutting headcount
d. assigning authority and responsibility

Explanation:

Delegation in management refers to the process where a manager transfers specific authority and corresponding responsibility to a subordinate to complete a task, while retaining overall accountability. Option a is incorrect because centralizing decisions is the opposite of delegation. Option b is wrong as delegation does not avoid accountability (the delegator remains accountable). Option c is irrelevant as delegation is not about reducing staff numbers. Thus, option d accurately defines delegation.

Answer:

d. Assigning authority and responsibility