Demerits of DelegationDelegation of authority may create the following problems :1. Desire of domination :Some managers have the desire for domination. They have a feeling that delegation of authority to subordinates would result in loss of control. Such managers want their subordinates to come to them always for getting approval.2. Lack at confidence in subordinates :Sometimes a manager may think that his subordinate may take a bad decision and a result his department may have to suffer. Because of such a fear he may show hesitation.3. Fear of criticism :A subordinate may not accept authority for the fear of being criticised if he fails to performs to the expected level.4. Lack of incentives :Suitable incentives must be provided to encourage those subordinates who prove their mettle Lack of incentives is another reason why subordinates do not show any preference for authority.5. Lack of resources :Assignment of work to subordinates alone is not enough. The authority gives to the subordinates must enable them to have access to the various resources, namely men machines materials and money. If the organisation lacks these resources the subordinates will not be able to perform their tasks effectively. Delegation of authority will fail in such a case.6. Absence of proper control system :The success of delegation can be measured only if the organisation has a proper control system. The absence of such a system would only make delegation a futile exercise.