General Studies · Administrative Concepts

Consider the following statements regarding the directions and specific types of delegation within an organization: A. Upward delegation involves a lower authority conferring specified authority to a higher authority. B. Shareholders conferring authority to a Board of Directors is an example of upward delegation. C. Sideward delegation occurs between authorities at equal levels, such as between African tribal chiefs and their Central Tribal Authority. D. Outward delegation refers to the grant of authority to an outside body that remains under direct control of the delegator.