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Delegate with confidence.

M A Pulich1

  • 1College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The Health Care Supervisor
|February 7, 1995
PubMed
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Effective delegation requires supervisors to overcome trust issues and training gaps. Employees may avoid tasks through various tactics, necessitating clear communication and accountability from management.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Management Science

Background:

  • Delegation is a critical supervisory skill.
  • Barriers exist for both supervisors and employees regarding task delegation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify common reasons for delegation failure.
  • Outline strategies for effective delegation and employee engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of supervisory and employee behaviors.
  • Review of established management principles.

Main Results:

  • Supervisory barriers include lack of trust, perceived personal efficiency, inadequate training, dominance needs, and fear of appearing lazy.
  • Employee avoidance tactics involve whining, missed deadlines, poor work quality, unavailability, and feigning busyness.

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Conclusions:

  • Supervisors must ensure comprehensive employee training.
  • Implementing clear deadlines, follow-up meetings, and consistent communication are essential.
  • Addressing avoidance behaviors with appropriate discipline may be necessary for successful delegation.