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Delegation is the transfer of authority from superior to subordinate.

It has three elements: Authority, Responsibility and Accountability. The following table helps you to understand these elements in better way:

Basis	Authority	Responsibility	Accountability
Meaning	Right to command.	Obligation to perform an assigned task.	Answerability for an outcome of the assigned task.
Delegation	Can be delegated.	Cannot be entirely delegated.	Cannot be delegated at all.
Origin	Arises from formal position.	Arises from delegated authority.	Arises from responsibility.
Flow	Flows downward from superior to subordinate.	Flows upward from subordinate to superior.	Flows upward from subordinate to superior.

Effective delegation leads to the following benefits:

1. Effective management.
2. Employee development.
3. Motivation of employees.
4. Facilitation of growth.
5. Basis of management hierarchy.
6. Better coordination.