Delegation of Authority
A delegation of authority (DOA) is the assignment of a responsibility, authority or decision-making responsibility to another individual normally from a manager to his / her subordinates. This may be required in order to carry out specific activities within the business to reduce bottlenecks associated with too many decisions resting on the shoulders of a specific individual.
If you want to set up a delegation of authority in your business, use the toolkit and template as guides.
MSME Tools
Delegation of Authority Graphic Guide
This graphic guide explains what a delegation of authority is, and how essential it is to ensure responsibilities and results are managed within a business.
Enhancing Gulf Business Competitiveness
Evaluations of the Gulf Region’s economic sphere reveal that much of the business is carried out by Micro, Small, and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs).
Delegation of Authority Guide
This template includes information on delegating authority effectively inside a business to reduce overreliance and reduce procedural bottlenecks.