IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

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What can a manager delegate while still retaining overall responsibility?

Authority
Accountability
Tasks
Control over resources

The correct answer is: Accountability

In a management context, accountability refers to the obligation of a person to report on the outcomes of delegated tasks and the responsibility for the results of those tasks. While a manager can delegate certain aspects of their role, such as tasks or the authority to make decisions, they must still hold accountability for the overall outcomes. This means that even if a manager assigns specific responsibilities to others, they remain responsible for ensuring that those tasks are completed correctly and that the results align with organizational goals. Delegating authority allows others to make decisions or take certain actions, while delegating tasks involves assigning specific work. However, the manager is still ultimately accountable for the success or failure of those actions. Control over resources can also be delegated, but similar to authority and tasks, accountability cannot be fully transferred. Thus, a manager can distribute various management functions but must maintain accountability for all delegated actions and their results.