Many managers and employees are reluctant to accept empowerment, but they are even more reluctant to offer empowerment. If a rationale offered by management is "I'm willing to empower people, but they require clear directions and a set of guidelines; otherwise, the lack of instruction leads to confusion," what is the inhibitor?
A) Attitudes about subordinates
B) Personal insecurities
C) Lack of trust
D) Willingness to embrace change
E) Need for control

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The inhibitor in this scenario is the need for control. The manager is willing to empower people, but only if they are given clear directions and a set of guidelines. This suggests that the manager is more interested in maintaining control than in truly empowering their employees. True empowerment involves giving employees the freedom and flexibility to make their own decisions and take risks, even if it means making mistakes or deviating from established guidelines. This requires a certain level of trust and a willingness to let go of control, which some managers may struggle with.

Many Managers and Employees Are Reluctant to Accept Empowerment, but They