Importance Of Delegation

6.1 IMPORTANCE OF DELEGATION This concept was taken from module 6 “Directing”, sub-topic 2 “Delegation”. Delegation is the transfer of authority from a superior to a sub-ordinate in order to make decisions and carry out tasks. It can also be defined as the shift of decision making authority from a superior to a subordinate in order to get certain activities done.

In Delegation, despite the transfer or shift in decision making authority, the delegate i.e. the superior remains responsible for the results. The delegate reports to the delegator at the end of the completion of task.

Delegation is an aspect of administration which managers needs to practice as this will help to relieve work load and tasks will be completed easily.

Delegation

It allows for management development:” Due to delegation, subordinates are given the chance of training and developing themselves so that they will be effective in the task assigned to them. This management development could be either through training outside or within the organization or it can be through self development.

5. It creates the sense of belongingness and togetherness: Through delegation people feel a sense of belonging as authority has been assigned to them. They try to make sure that the tasks which have been assigned to them go well. They all come together for the progress of the organization.

6. Reduces stress: When task are delegated, the manager will have lesser task. Usually no one person can carry out the entire task in an organization else such a one will breakdown. Hence, when task are delegated it reduces the workload on the manager.

7. It creates sense of urgency: When authority is delegated to subordinates, they always make sure that task is completed on time. They always want to meet up with set dates for completion of task. Hence, they gear up those they are leading to carry out their work fast and effectively.

8. It allows the superior to be more focus on task with high value level and those with lower level are delegated to subordinates. The superior doesn’t have to worry himself with too much

This supervisor in my hospital tries to coordinate things in all the ward and report to the matron. There is also nurse in-charge who is directly responsible for the affairs of the ward and they make sure that all the nurses under them work effectively towards giving patient adequate nursing care. Any nurse with any problem reports directly to the nurse in-charge who handles it and if it is above her she calls the help of the nurse supervisor.

6.5 SIGNIFICANCE TO NURSING PROFESSION Delegation is important to the nursing profession as the work load on nurses to too much. Delegation helps to relieve work stress on nurses. It helps nurses carry out their duties promptly and appropriately. It also gives room for hierarchy and the roles are delegated based on this hierarchy.

6.6 RECENT RESEARCH

This was a research work carried out in the University hospital of south Manchester on research and development Directorate. The reason for this study is to show the importance of delegation between the Chief/Principal investigator and members of the research team. They were able to define their roles and how best these roles will be carried out to accomplish their