The most basic of the following duties of a supervisor is that of:

• A. properly delegating authority to qualified individuals
• B. seeing that each man adequately performs the work assigned to him
• C. seeing that the departmental rules are enforced
• D. getting along well with the subordinates

Answer: (B)

The core duty of a supervisor is to ensure that each person performs the work assigned to him adequately. This means guiding, monitoring, and evaluating performance so that tasks meet the required standards. When the work is done properly, other supervisory duties—such as delegating authority, enforcing rules, and maintaining good relations—fit into place to support that performance. Delegation is important, but it only works if the people you delegate to are actually able to perform the work adequately. Enforcing rules matters for consistency, yet it’s most meaningful once performance is on track. Building good relationships helps cooperation, but it’s the reliable execution of tasks that truly defines the supervisor’s role.