What are the barriers to effective delegation?

Barriers to effective delegation
1. Low confidence / trust in subordinates’ capabilities. Can they perform the delegated tasks?
2. Burden of responsibility / Accountability. Managers are unwilling to maintain responsibility / accountability for subordinates’ tasks.
3. Unwillingness to admit that subordinates are capable / Accountability. Managers are afraid that subordinates will try to prove that they are capable, if given the chance.
4. Fear of being unseated. Managers may be afraid that if they delegate, subordinates may end up outperforming them.
5. Poor control and communication systems. Managers are afraid that they will not be able to regulate/control activities of subordinates.
6. Organisational culture. The organisational culture may be against delegation because of beliefs in theory X
7. Lack of knowledge about the benefits of delegation. Managers may not know the benefits derived from the delegation process.