Obstacles to Delegation (a)Difficulties on the part of superior 1.Absence of control Lack of control that warns of coming troubles may also hinder the Delegation of authority 2 Lack of ability to direct The superior may like to Delegate of authority but may not be able to do it because of his inability to identify & communicate the essential features of his plans 3 Fear of losing control some managers may be unwilling to accept the risk that a subordinate may make a wrong decision. superiors donot have faith in there subordinate & so they donot delegate 4 Fear of subordinate excellence the delegator Fear that delegates aided by delegation may prove so capable that he or she will either threaten his job or qualify for promotion