What is an effect of poor delegation?

• A. Deadlines Are Often Missed
• B. Increased Morale
• C. Higher Productivity
• D. More Initiative

Answer: (A)

Deadlines slipping is a natural consequence of poor delegation. When tasks aren’t assigned with clear ownership, specific expectations, and the authority to act, work tends to stall. People may wait for instructions, duplicate efforts, or rely on a bottlenecked manager to approve every step, all of which slows progress and pushes timelines back. This lack of clarity and empowerment also drains momentum, making it harder to stay on schedule. By contrast, effective delegation—matching tasks to the right people, with defined roles and appropriate autonomy—helps projects stay on track, which is why the other outcomes (more morale, higher productivity, greater initiative) are typically associated with good delegation rather than poor.