The Delegation Quiz
Here is an opportunity to learn how well you delegate. This exercise will help identify your strengths and determine where improvement would be beneficial. Rate yourself as follows: 1(rarely)-2-3-4-5(almost always).
1. Each of my subordinates know what I expect of him ____
2. I involve employees in goal setting, problem solving and productivity-improvement activities___
3. I place my personal emphasis on planning, organizing, motivating and controlling rather than on doing tasks others could do___
4. When assigning tasks, I select the assignee thoughtfully___
5. When a problem occurs on a project I have delegated, I give the employee a reasonable chance to work it out for himself___
6. When I delegate work to employees, I brief them fully on the details of the assignment___
7. I see delegation as one way to help employees develop their knowledge, skills and expertise___
8. When I delegate a project, I make sure that everyone involved knows who is in charge___
9. When delegating a task, I balance authority with need and experience___
10. I hold my employees responsible for results___
A score between 41 and 50 suggests you are on target. A score between 31 and 40 indicates you are just getting by but could improve. Anything below 40 means you immediately need to make changes in your delegation skills.
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