Delegation of authority is an important principle of organisational management because it enables managers to distribute responsibilities and decision-making powers among subordinates while retaining overall accountability. In industrial project management, effective delegation ensures that decisions are taken at the appropriate level, work is completed efficiently, and project objectives are achieved within the planned time, cost and quality standards. A project manager cannot personally perform every task or make every operational decision. Therefore, authority must be delegated to functional managers, engineers, supervisors and team leaders according to their responsibilities and competence. Delegation improves efficiency by reducing the workload of senior managers and allowing them to concentrate on strategic issues. It also facilitates quicker decision-making because employees who are directly involved in operations can respond immediately to problems. Delegation promotes employee development by providing opportunities to exercise judgement, acquire managerial skills and accept responsibility. It can also improve motivation, morale and job satisfaction because employees feel trusted and valued. However, delegation must be accompanied by clearly defined authority, responsibility and accountability. If responsibility is assigned