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

question 6

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens is an active volcano located in the state of Washington, USA, known for its major eruption on May 18, 1980.

Cascade Range

A major mountain range of western North America, extending from southern British Columbia through Washington and Oregon to Northern California.

Crater Lake

A lake that forms in a volcanic crater or caldera after the volcano becomes inactive and the crater or caldera fills with precipitation or melted snow.

Volcanic Dome

A rounded volcanic feature created by thick lava that does not flow far from its eruption site, often forming after an eruption.