Terrence, an advertising manager, is ultimately responsible for all promotional programs at his firm. According to the traditional principles of organization, what should you tell him when he makes the following statement: "I'm going to make my intern, Emma, totally responsible for our newest promotional project. If she messes it up, it won't be my fault"?

A) Delegate authority but not responsibility
B) Ask Emma for her ideas
C) You don't have the authority
D) Give her an appropriate new title
E) That's a good idea

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  According to the traditional principles of organization, delegating authority is acceptable but not responsibility. As the advertising manager, Terrence is ultimately responsible for all promotional programs, and he should not try to shift the blame to an intern. It is his responsibility to ensure that the project is successful and that all team members are properly trained and supervised.

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