What is delegating leadership?

• A. The leader makes decisions and defines tasks but seeks input from followers using two-way communication.
• B. The leader delegates day-to-day decisions and facilitates participation in decision-making while followers maintain control.
• C. Followers have control and determine when and how to involve the leader.
• D. The leader uses rewards contingent on performance.

Answer: (C)

Delegating leadership is about shifting decision authority from the leader to the followers, empowering them to own tasks and decide when to bring in the leader. In this style, the leader acts as a facilitator, offering resources and support but not micromanaging or dictating every action. Followers gain control over how decisions are made and when to involve the leader, which can speed work and help develop capability and confidence within the team. The description that best fits this idea emphasizes that followers have control and determine when and how to involve the leader. The other descriptions describe styles where the leader still retains significant input or control, or focus on motivation through rewards, which don’t capture the core of delegation.