The process of assigning approval authority to another member is known as what?

• A. Delegation
• B. Escalation
• C. Assignment
• D. Transfer

Answer: (A)

Delegation is when you empower another member to approve decisions on your behalf within defined limits. This keeps workflows moving when the primary approver is unavailable and helps manage workload, while still keeping the authority bounded and the delegator ultimately responsible. The other terms don’t fit as well: escalation moves the issue upward in the chain rather than transferring approval power; assignment reallocates tasks without granting formal approval authority; and transfer suggests a more complete or permanent change of ownership rather than a defined delegation of decision rights.