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The Effect of Delegation of Authority on Employee’s Performance

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  • Paulina Suleman

    (Department of Administrative, NTA Television College Jos)

  • Abiodun M. Jimoh

    (Department of Finance, NTA Television College Jos)

  • Yahuza M. Muhammed

    (Department of Mass Communication, NTA Television College Jos)

  • Victor A. C. Biodun

    (Department of Administrative, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology Vom)

  • Rilwan A. Ajibade

    (No1, Sapele Street, Garki 2 Abuja)

  • Gabriel A. Sotade

    (Molecular Biology Department, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology Vom)

  • Ahmed A. Ibrahim

    (Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi)

  • Abdul Adamu

    (Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi)

  • Olusegun Abel Oyinwola

    (No 40, Venty Gardens and Court, Umar Yar’adua Way Airport Road, Abuja)

  • Ajah Tabitha Sunday

    (No 37 Muritala Mohammed Way, Jos)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine “the effect of delegation of authority on employee’s performance†. Delegation of authority is one of the modern trends practiced by managers. Its function stand out contributing and increasing the level of motivation of employee’s and achieving positive returns for (an organization with a manager) and (an employee with a customer) both. A survey design was adopted for the study. The results revealed that management should show confidence on employees in terms of assigning some authority to carry out higher responsibilities. Base on the findings, it was concluded that delegation of authority is not only essential but necessary for the successful accomplishment of the organizational objectives thereby enhancing high employee performance and productivity to the organization. It was recommended among others that management should show confidence on employees in terms of assigning some authorities to carry out higher responsibilities.

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  • Paulina Suleman & Abiodun M. Jimoh & Yahuza M. Muhammed & Victor A. C. Biodun & Rilwan A. Ajibade & Gabriel A. Sotade & Ahmed A. Ibrahim & Abdul Adamu & Olusegun Abel Oyinwola & Ajah Tabitha Sunday, 2025. "The Effect of Delegation of Authority on Employee’s Performance," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 12(10), pages 262-280, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:10:p:262-280
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