Delegating
As an employer or employee, there are days in which, no matter how well the day is
planned, there doesn't seem to be enough time to accomplish all those things that need to be
done. Whether it is self created issues or issues brought on by others, something always seems
to throw off the plan. There are several options available to better manage time and allow a plan
to be more effective throughout the day. But there's one option, when used correctly, can be a
time saver and allow more tasks to be accomplished. This option is not new, nor is it a surprise,
however, most of the time it's used incorrectly and therefore unsuccessful. That option is
delegation. Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to a subordinate at a
lower level (Management, 2007). Delegation is actually a very necessary tool for managers to
accomplish daily plans. Managers in all professions use delegation effectively, but there is still
room to improve in order to assist their management responsibilities. In the Air Force
Contracting profession, managers use delegation when leading. Here are some examples of how
contracting managers delegate and how it can be used more effectively.
In the contracting profession there are three tiers of leadership. The top tier is comprised
of the commander and deputy commander. It is this tier that is responsible for the overall unit
mission and supervision of middle management. The commanders oversee the daily operation
and ensure that there are sufficient resources available to complete the mission. Resources from
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