Ann delegated work to an employee who mismanaged public funds. Ann, rather than the employee, was reprimanded for this mismanagement. Ann is now reluctant to delegate because she
A) does not care whether the work is properly done.
B) knows the person who delegates remains accountable for the work.
C) does not trust any of her subordinates.
D) fears a subordinate will do the work so well that he or she will attract the approval of top management.
E) is so disorganized that she simply cannot plan and assign work effectively.

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Ann was reprimanded for the mismanagement of public funds, even though it was her employee who mismanaged them. This shows that the person delegating remains accountable for the work. Therefore, Ann may be reluctant to delegate work out of fear of being held responsible for any mistakes made by her subordinates.

Ann Delegated Work to an Employee Who Mismanaged Public Funds