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| Aspect of the Policy | Impact on Delegation and Accountability |
| Delegation of routine decisions | Empowers supervisors to act quickly, developing their decision‑making skills and freeing line managers to focus on strategic issues. |
| Retention of strategic accountability | Ensures that ultimate responsibility for performance remains with the line manager, maintaining clear ownership of results and preventing diffusion of blame. |
| 30% delegation target | Provides a measurable benchmark that encourages consistent delegation while allowing managers to monitor the proportion of tasks they retain, supporting balanced oversight. |