If you could answer these questions, how would you do it?

1. Discuss four reasons delegation is important.
2. Explain the interrelationships among authority, responsibility, and accountability.
3. Why do some supervisors fail to delegate effectively? If this situation were a common problem in an organization, what could be done to increase supervisors' skills in delegating effectively?
4. In what way or ways can higher management affect the delegation process?
5. In what way or ways can employees affect the delegation process?
6. What are the five components of the basic communication process model? Define each. Identify some of the important forms of electronic communication discussed in the text.
7. Explain the seven different ways in which nonverbal signals influence supervisory communication.
8. What are some examples of linguistic style communication differences that you have experienced? Explain.
9. Explain how a supervisor can use feedback to improve communication.
10. Define and give an example of active listening.