Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
What was Mooney referring to when he said 'conferring of specified authority by a higher authority'?
ADivision of Powers
BResponsibility
CConferring Authority
DDelegation ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Delegation — Mooney was referring to delegation, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Mooney was referring to delegation, so that is the answer.
★He defined delegation as a higher authority conferring specified authority on another.
★It means passing down part of one's authority so others can carry out particular tasks.
★Delegation is essential because no single person can perform all the work of an organisation.
★The superior remains accountable even after handing the authority downward.
★Division of powers concerns separating functions among organs of government, a different idea.
★Responsibility is the obligation to perform a duty, not the conferring of authority itself.
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