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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Delegation

Also called: delegated responsibility

ELI5

Assignment of work or authority to another person while accountability may remain.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for delegation, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Delegation” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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