As soon as she allocates tasks to her subordinates, Yolanda, an account manager, thinks about the next set of tasks that she can allocate to them so that she can gain credit from her superiors in the organization. Which of the following management mistakes is evident by this act of Yolanda?
A) Overdependence on mentor
B) Being overly ambitious
C) Insensitivity to others
D) Inability to staff effectively

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Yolanda's primary motive is to gain credit for herself, indicating that she may be overly ambitious and more concerned about her own success than that of her team or the organization. This can lead to micromanaging and not delegating effectively, which ultimately hinders the team's overall performance.

As Soon as She Allocates Tasks to Her Subordinates, Yolanda