Which supervisory duty is most suitable to delegate to an employee?

• A. Handling discipline of your crew
• B. Checking completed work
• C. Reporting to the chief administrator
• D. Responsibility for the work of your department

Answer: (B)

Delegation works best for tasks that are routine, observable, and part of quality control—something an employee can perform and be trusted to complete, while still leaving final accountability with the supervisor. Checking completed work fits this perfectly: it’s a concrete step where an employee can verify accuracy and completeness, helping ensure standards are met without handing over overall responsibility. This builds efficiency and helps develop the employee’s reliability.

Discipline of the crew is a sensitive authority—enforcing rules and penalties—and should stay with the supervisor. Reporting to the chief administrator is a communications duty that reflects the supervisor’s perspective and coordination with higher management. Responsibility for the work of the department is the supervisor’s overarching duty; while day-to-day tasks can be delegated, the ultimate accountability remains with the supervisor.