Importance of Delegation of Authority 

(1) Reduces the work load of managers :

The managers are able to function more efficiently as they get more time to concentrate on important matters. 

(2) Employee development:

Delegation empowers the employees by providing them the chance to use their skills,’gain experience and develop themselves for higher positions.

(3) Motivation of employees :

Responsibility for work builds the self-esteem of an employee and improves his confidence. He feels encouraged and tries to improvers performance.

(4) Facilitation of.growth :

Delegation helps in the expansion of an organisation by providing a ready workforce to take up leading positions in new ventures.

(5) Superior subordinate relations:

Delegation of authority establishes superior subordinate relationships, which are the basis of hierarchy of management.

(6) Better co-ordination:

The elements of delegation – authority, responsibility and accountability help to avoid overlapping of duties and duplication of effort.