The Directing Process in Nursing Management

Definition of delegation

Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person to perform specific activities, while the person delegating the work remains responsible for the results of the delegated work Delegation is a means of increasing productivity, and it also strengthens The skill of the subordinate delegated to make decisions

• The word "delegate" means that a person entrusts something to another, appoints him as his representative, or delegates responsibility or authority to him
• Therefore, delegation is the process of enabling another person to perform a task that is originally the task of the delegated person
• Delegation is also known as the transfer of authority to a competent person to perform a specific task in a specific situation, while the accountability for the results of the delegation remains with the delegating person

The importance of delegation

•        The manager is given more time for effective planning

•        The manager is given more time to complete his other administrative tasks    

•        Helps to reach effective decisions

•        Encourages subordinates to take initiative and utilize their skills

•        Develops subordinates' skills 

•        Subordinates gain confidence in themselves and their skills

Proper delegation

Proper delegation in the nursing profession has five characteristics

• appropriate task
• The right position
• The right person
• Communication and appropriate guidance
• Appropriate supervision and evaluation

Delegation steps

• Define the task to be delegated
• Select the person to whom the authorization will be given
• Task definition
• reach an agreement
• Performance monitoring
• Provide feedback

Effective delegation strategy

• Planning ahead
• Determine the skills and levels required
• Choosing the most role model
• Communicate the goal clearly to the delegate
• Enable the authorized person
• Set deadlines and monitor progress
• Provide guidance
• Performance evaluation
• Achievement reward

Successful delegation results

• Facilitate work
• Improve efficiency
• Increase employee effectiveness
• Developing employee skills
• Ensure that the right person does the job

Common mistakes in delegation

• Lack of delegation
• Over-delegation
• inappropriate delegation

Obstacles to delegation

• A person's belief that no one else can do the work
• Lack of trust in employees
• Lack of self-confidence, lack of a sense of security
• Lack of clarity in job description
• Insufficient training
• Lack of proper recruitment and selection of workers
• Time taken to explain the task
• Unwillingness to take the risks involved in relying on others
• fear of losing power
• Subordinates' resistance to delegation
• The commissioner does not know the views of his subordinates
• The amount of work delegated represents a significant challenge physically and mentally
• Subordinates believe that they are unable to complete the delegated task
• natural resistance to authority
• Over-delegation

Tasks that should not be delegated

•            Orientation of new nurses

•            Calendar

•            Signing of penalties

•            President's signature authorization

Why don't many people delegate ?

·                      Leaders' distrust of decisions made by others on their behalf

·                      Lack of efficiency of managers and their lack of awareness of the benefits of delegation

·                      Lack of competence of subordinates such that the boss cannot rely on them

·                      Lack of trust in his employees

·                      Fear of competition from workers

·                      The manager's lack of understanding of his true responsibilities and powers

·                      Fear of appearing lazy