Antonio is a highly stressed supervisor who is feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work he is required to accomplish.His primary reason for not delegating to his employees is because 'his followers are not ready.' Which argument is the strongest rationale to justify that he should indeed delegate more responsibility?
A)The leader's job is to get followers prepared to take on new tasks.
B)Only a few tasks cannot be delegated.
C)Encouraging experimentation and tolerating mistakes are essential to learning and development.
D)Doing busy work is not an appropriate use of a leader's time.

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The primary role of a leader is to develop their followers and prepare them for new tasks and responsibilities. By not delegating, Antonio is not fulfilling his leadership responsibilities and is hindering the growth and development of his employees. Delegation also frees up time for the leader to focus on more strategic tasks.

Antonio Is a Highly Stressed Supervisor Who Is Feeling Overwhelmed