A staff nurse complained that she was being a "gofer" for the nurse manager without any recognition for doing the extra work of developing policies. So the staff nurse decided not to continue working on the policies. This is an example of:
a. Underdelegation
b. Overdelegation
c. Procrastination
d. Lack of self-confidence
ANS: C
Procrastinators do not do what was delegated, especially if they feel they are being "gofers."
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