The Effect of Delegation of Authority on Employee’s Performance
by Abdul Adamu, Abiodun M. Jimoh, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Ajah Tabitha Sunday, Gabriel A. Sotade, Olusegun Abel Oyinwola, Paulina Suleman, Rilwan A. Ajibade, Victor A. C. Biodun, Yahuza M. Muhammed
Published: October 30, 2025 • DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000027
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine “the effect of delegation of authority on employee’s performance”. Delegation of authority is one of the modern trends practiced by managers. Its function stand out contributing and increasing the level of motivation of employee’s and achieving positive returns for (an organization with a manager) and (an employee with a customer) both. A survey design was adopted for the study. The results revealed that management should show confidence on employees in terms of assigning some authority to carry out higher responsibilities. Base on the findings, it was concluded that delegation of authority is not only essential but necessary for the successful accomplishment of the organizational objectives thereby enhancing high employee performance and productivity to the organization. It was recommended among others that management should show confidence on employees in terms of assigning some authorities to carry out higher responsibilities.