Sharing decision-making responsibilities may be difficult for some managers for which of the following reasons?
A. They believe that empowered staff members have higher levels of job-related tension.
B. There is inadequate staffing on the unit.
C. There is a lack of time and situational support.
D. They may be reluctant to give up their control.
ANS: D
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