Why might someone fear delegation?
A) All
B) They might mess it up and be a bad reflection on the supervisor
C) Loss of control of the job
D) Don't want to train a replacement
E) Worry about looking bad because other people are doing the "actual" work

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Delegation can induce fear for several reasons: it might reflect poorly on the supervisor if not done correctly (B), there's a fear of losing control over the task (C), concern about training a potential replacement (D), and anxiety about appearing less involved or capable because others are doing the work (E). All these factors contribute to the apprehension surrounding delegation.

Why Might Someone Fear Delegation