Read the following extract and then answer the question below

Empowerment through Delegation Empowerment of employees is important. Employee empowerment refers to the development of a person's confidence as well as abilities in a business setting. Delegation is a key empowerment tool that supervisors can use to empower employees. It has the effect of encouraging, involving and enabling employees in organizations if well done.

Empowerment through delegation has the effect of: Enabling employees build capacity to more and bigger decisions without having to refer to someone more senior Engaging and involving employees develop more skills and knowledge through practical engagement, and they take responsibility for improving the way things are done Encouraging employees to play a more active role in their own tasks as well as those of others which breaks down departmental and hierarchical walls creating a seamless organisation

(a) Define delegation. (4 marks)

(b) Discuss how the skill of delegation is related to supervisory success. (6 marks).

(c) Evaluate some reasons why supervisors fail to delegate as much as they should? (10 marks)

(d) What employee factors should a supervisor consider in selecting an employee for a specific task? (5 marks)