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WAEC Commerce 2020 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In delegation of authority, the subordinate officer is A. accountable to his immediate superior. B. responsible for his superior's actions. C. only answerable to top management. D. expected to replace his superior.

  • A. accountable to his immediate superiorCorrect
  • B. responsible for his superior's actions
  • C. only answerable to top management
  • D. expected to replace his superior

Explanation

When authority is delegated, the person to whom it is delegated is only accountable to him who delegated it to him, who in most cases is his immediate superior.

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