A manager assigns a time$-$sensitive task to one of his$/$her team members. The manager clearly explains the desired outcome and provides guidance on how to complete the task. The team member completes the task, however, it is a day after the manager requested the task be completed. The manager thanks the team member for their hard work. Did the manager fail in their duty to delegate? If so$,$ which step in the delegation process did the manager fail?

A manager assigns a time$-$sensitive task to one of his$/$her team members. The manager clearly explains the desired outcome and provides guidance on how to complete the task. The team member completes the task, however, it is a day after the manager requested the task be completed. The manager thanks the team member for their hard work. Did the manager fail in their duty to delegate? If so$,$ which step in the delegation process did the manager fail?

Yes, step $1$

Yes, step $2$

Yes, step $3$

No$,$ the manager did not fail at any of the steps in the delegation process