Question

The directors of Narmada Ltd. have asked their marketing manager to achieve a target sale of 100 units per day. The marketing manager has delegated the task to his deputy sales manager working under him. The deputy sales manager could not achieve the target. Who is responsible for non-completion of task? Explain in brief the relevant principle.

Answer 1

The marketing manager is responsible for non-completion of task. Since authority can be delegated but responsibility cannot be delegated as per the principle of absolute responsibility.