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1. How Bush broke the government: to gain a true sense of Bush's legacy, we survey the systematic and politically motivated ways he undermined the federal government

Author

McKelvey, Tara, Chen, Te-Ping, Friedman, Ann, Kaplan, Esther, Kaplan, Sheila, Kolodner, Meredith, Petri, Carolyn, Rosenberg, Alyssa, and Walker, LaNitra

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Political leadership -- Evaluation, Business, general, Company business management, Management, Powers and duties, Evaluation
Abstract

There is nothing new about presidents who are eager to overstep the bounds of their power, whether they are conservative or liberal in their political views. But the strategies that [...]

Published
2009

2. The role of the independent political executive in state governance: stability in the face of change

Author

Robinson, Julia E.

Subjects
Public administration -- Management, Delegation of authority -- Management, State government -- Management, Government, Law, Political science, Company business management, Management
Abstract

This research began by asking the question, 'What is the role of the independent political executive in the governance process of one state?' This article summarizes four case studies of independent political executives in one western state (Wyoming). The research demonstrates that these executives play somewhat different roles from federal political executives because of their numbers and longevity. The case studies also demonstrate that these individuals are instrumental in creating and maintaining place values (Kirlin, 1994) The cam studies suggest that dispersed authority may account for some of the responsiveness, innovation, and other distinctive features of state government in the nineties, The First Report of the National Commission on the State and Local Public Service (Winter, 1993) argued that fragmentation of authority among a number of political actors denies governors the [...]

Published
1998

3. Necessary losses

Author

Brodsky, Norm

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Chief executive officers -- Management, Work groups -- Management, Business, general, Business, Company business management, Management
Abstract

Street Smarts: Necessary Losses; Sometimes, letting go of your company's reins is the only smart choice. That doesn't mean you have to like it I got into trouble with my [...]

Published
1997

4. Ownership transfer strategies, estate planning go hand-in-hand

Author

Henning, Mike

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Family corporations -- Management, Family-owned business enterprises -- Management, Business, Travel industry, Company business management, Management
Abstract

With few exceptions, transferring the control or ownership of your property will be the single most important lifetime transaction for your family. The dollars involved are great, and eventually they [...]

Published
2004

5. LET SOMEONE ELSE DO IT

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Commercial printing industry -- Management, Printing industry -- Management, Printing, Business, Publishing industry, Company business management, Printing industry, Management
Abstract

Do you find it difficult to delegate? A new rep ort from the National Assn. for Printing Leadership (NAPL) claims that management's inability to delegate effectively can cost firms dearly. [...]

Published
2000

6. The power of delegating: is delegation so bad that we don't even think of it, let alone practice it in Africa? Delegation is actually empowering, both to the person delegating and to the person being delegated to. It is a win-win situation

Author

Djanie, Akua

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Work groups -- Management, Line and staff organization -- Management, General interest, Government, Business, international, Company business management, Management
Abstract

I recently had to travel and being the kind of person I am, I left everything in the capable hands of my assistant. I also let her know that I [...]

Published
2009

7. Empowerment by example

Author

Schweitzer, Carole

Subjects
Societies -- Management, Trade and professional associations, Delegation of authority -- Management, Associations, institutions, etc. -- Management, Business, general, Business, Industry association information, Company business management, Management
Abstract

When it comes to making management decisions, Dorothy Mitstifer, executive director of Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society, East Lansing, Michigan, claims it's really easy. The Society adopted the Carver [...]

Published
1998

8. Increased freedom

Author

Neal, Lawrence and Tilley, Colin

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Management, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Effective delegation of power will motivate individuals and improve organisational efficiency. Managers should determine objectives but delegate responsibility for achieving them. They should chose a team according to the skills required for the project. Managers should establish an operational framework detailing known problems, available resources and deadlines. However, effective delegation requires trust and confidence in subordinates.

Published
1992

9. I think I'll pass: do women have a tougher time delegating tasks?

Author

Sherman, Aliza Pilar

Subjects
Businesswomen -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Practice, Delegation of authority -- Management, Business, general, Business, Company business management, Practice, Management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

A COMMON CHALLENGE ENtrepreneurs face is letting go of tasks as the company grows. Do women business owners have more difficulty with delegating? 'Most entrepreneurs I know feel compelled to [...]

Published
2004

10. Delegating duties the right way

Author

Bernard, Basil

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Employee development -- Management, Business, general, Business, Company business management, Management
Abstract

For most of my company's 12-year history, I subscribed to the idea that doing something right meant doing it ourself This philosophy kept me directly involved in every aspect of [...]

Published
1998

11. Meet the secretary of the '90s

Author

Stone, Florence

Subjects
Delegation of authority -- Management, Secretaries -- Management, Business, Human resources and labor relations, Company business management, Management
Abstract

In today's downsized workplace, executives are finding their to-do lists too long. Many think they have found a solution: Delegate some of their administrative and managerial tasks to their administrative [...]

Published
1995

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