Delegation & Empowerment

Measures the ability to give real ownership rather than just tasks — delegating decision authority, supporting autonomy, holding accountability without rescuing or micromanaging, and beating the do-it-myself trap. Items are realistic delegation situations where the well-meaning move quietly undercuts ownership. Scoring is keyed to the evidence: delegation as transfer of authority (Yukl), autonomy support (SDT), micromanagement and over-functioning as derailers, accountability paired with psychological safety (Edmondson), and explicit prioritisation trade-offs. Behavioural-tendency framing and equally-credible, misconception-anchored options make it resistant to guessing and faking. A stretch band raises the difficulty. Administration time: 22-30 minutes.