Question $01$: In Exercise $19\mathrm{.}1,$ which employee did you select to carry out the electrical contract?

A Joe

B Mary

C Sam

Sam $($C$)$ was a wrong choice. He has worked on many large construction projects but has only managed the budget for several years. Information on this can be found in the Identification of Skillstopic.

Question $02$: What were the reasons for your choice of person to carry out the project detailed in Exercise $19\mathrm{.}1?$ Tick all that apply.

A Planning tasks

B Construction engineering

C Computer skills

D Project costing

E Cost accounting knowledge

F Construction design

G Scheduling tasks

H Minor degree in engineering

You said Planning tasks which is correct. Planning is indeed a key factor.

And Computer skills which is also correct. Even basic computing skills are always useful.

And Project costing which is incorrect. Although a useful skill there are others that better suit this scenario.

And Construction design which is incorrect. Remembering that this is a large plumbing contract this will only get you so far.

And Scheduling tasks which is also correct. Because of the size of the project any form of scheduling skills are good.

And Minor degree in engineering which is incorrect. You would need more than just a minor degree in engineering.

You did not select every possible correct answer for this question.

Question $03$: When delegating a task, what information do you need to convey? Tick all that apply.

A How much can be spent on the task

B What other help can be called upon

C How often progress updates are required

D When completion is required

E How to travel to the job

F Exactly what is required

G Empowerment

H What materials to use

I Where to obtain materials

You said What other help can be called upon which is correct. Cost constraints could have an effect here.

And How often progress updates are required which is also correct. This is all part of the reporting requirements.

And When completion is required which is also correct. This can be considered as a schedule constraints.

And Exactly what is required which is incorrect. The Scope of work will outline this.

And Empowerment which is incorrect. There must be an understanding of the empowerment of all those involved.

And What materials to use which is incorrect. Not only materials but you must generally consider what resources can be used.

And Where to obtain materials which is incorrect. At this stage you are delegating a task.

You did not select every possible correct answer for this question.

Question $04$: Referring back to Exercise $19\mathrm{.}2,$ which items did you include in the delegation of the task? Tick all that apply.

A What time of day to check her email

B Which colour to make the cover of her document

C What date the draft proposal is due

D Who she can ask to help her with the project

E Whether she should ask you before doing anything on the project

F When and how she should make progress reports to you

G The exact requirements of the task being delegated

H Whether she can ask you for any help if she encounters a problem

I Whether only a solicitor can review accounting records from past jobs

You said What time of day to check her email which is incorrect.

And What date the draft proposal is due which is correct. Don't leave any vagueness about this schedule constraint or you may find that your employees wait until the last minute and end up delivering poor work.

And Who she can ask to help her with the project which is also correct. Best defined at the time of delegation what resources the employee is empowered to utilise without prior authorisation.

And Whether she should ask you before doing anything on the project which is incorrect.

And When and how she should make progress reports to you which is also correct.

And The exact requirements of the task being delegated which is also correct. Be realistic about reporting requirements. Reporting takes time and this time can often be used in better ways.

And Whether she can ask you for any help if she encounters a problem which is also correct. The employee being delegated duties should fully understand that you are entrusting them with a task and they are empowered to perform the task. However it is also important that they report back to you if they require additional help as without empowerment, there can be no success..

Question $05$: Which of the following describe micromanagement? Tick all that apply.

A Effective delegation of tasks

B Wants the job done their way

C Empowers an employee to carry out a task

D Always asking the status of a job

E Is available to provide help if required

F Manages every little detail

You said Wants the job done their way which is correct. Micromanagement describes many employers who simply cannot delegate and leave the task entrusted to the employe