If employees are given the responsibility to inquire, report, and advise their supervisor as to the action to be taken, this represents what degree of delegation?

• A. Minimal
• B. Moderate
• C. Extensive
• D. Total

Answer: (B)

Delegation at this level means employees gather information, report findings, and advise on actions, while the supervisor retains final authority. This combination shows autonomy in researching and recommending solutions, but not the power to implement decisions on their own. That’s why the scenario fits a moderate degree of delegation: more responsibility than just carrying out tasks, but less than making and executing decisions independently. Minimal delegation would involve little input or decision-making, extensive delegation would let them make and implement decisions, and total delegation would grant full authority with no need for supervisor approval.