Answer to Question 1
Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include increased trust and feelings of personal consequence.
B) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include meaningfulness and trust.
C) Correct. It also fosters an increased sense of commitment to the job and organization.
D) Incorrect. These two are correct answers, but other effects of competent delegation include choice and personal consequence.
E) Incorrect. In addition to competence, competently administered delegation can result in increased choice, meaningfulness, personal consequence, and trust.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. The fact that you have ideas about problem solving indicates that he permits you some independent thought rather than expecting you to wait until he tells you when and how to act.
B) Incorrect. The fact that you have to wait until he approves your ideas indicates that you do not have autonomy to make significant decisions and report only on your results.
C) Incorrect. The fact that you have to wait until he approves your ideas indicates that you do not have autonomy to make significant decisions and report only on your results.
D) Correct. In this model, some discretion is given the subordinate with regard to the timing of the task, but not its content.