“A manager is of the view that he is not responsible for the quality of work, that he has delegated to his subordinate”. Do you agree with his view point? Justify your answer by giving proper arguments.
No, I do not agree with the viewpoint of manager.
Here the principle of ‘absoluteness of responsibility’ will apply (By responsibility we mean Responsibility to/Ultimate Responsibility/Accountability). As per this principle, authority can be delegated but accountability is absolute and cannot be delegated. The person who delegates authority remains accountable to his own boss for the work he has delegated to his subordinate. In brief, it can be said that the process of delegation of authority does not relieve the manager of his own accountability.
