deputation n
1. a group of representatives or delegates [syn: commission, delegation, delegacy, mission]
2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions [syn: delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation]

Deputation \Dep`u*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]putation. See Depute.]
1. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency. The authority of conscience stands founded upon its vicegerency and deputation under God. --South.
2. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce. By deputation, or In deputation, by delegated authority; as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.] Say to great C[ae]sar this: In deputation I kiss his conquering hand. --Shak.

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Delegation (or deputation) is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities. However the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. Delegation empowers a subordinate to make decisions, i.e. it is a shift of decision-making authority from one organizational level to a lower one. Delegation, if properly done, is not abdication. The opposite of effective delegation is micromanagement, where a manager provides too much input, direction, and review of delegated work. In general, delegation is good and can save money and time, help in building skills, and motivate people. Poor delegation, on the other hand, might cause frustration, and confusion to all the involved parties.

• Rajasthan HC order on deputation of teachers - MSN India
  Jaipur, May 18 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court has asked the state government to send back all the teachers, who are working on deputation with other departments, to their original schools of posting and not to put them on deputation for any non-teaching or ... Read more on this news related to 'Deputation'
• Teachers should only teach, don't send them on deputation: High court - Times of India
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• Haryana yet to relieve whistleblower IFS officer for Central deputation - Daily Pioneer
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