Question

Terrence, an advertising manager, is ultimately responsible for all promotional programs at his firm. According to the traditional principles of organization, what should you tell him when he makes the following statement: "I'm going to make my intern, Emma, totally responsible for our newest promotional project. If she messes it up, it won't be my fault"?

a. Delegate authority but not responsibility
b. Ask Emma for her ideas
c. You don't have the authority
d. Give her an appropriate new title
e. That's a good idea

Answer 1

A) Delegate authority but not responsibility

Step-by-step explanation:

Authority can be delegated, but not responsibility.

Terrence can give Emma the authority to decide on what will happen to their new promotional project, but if something goes wrong Terrence will be responsible for the failure of the new project. Also if things go smoothly and their new project is very successful, Terence will be responsible for the success of the new project.