Some subordinates stubbornly stick to the same procedure even though you have shown them a better way. These subordinates are not anxious to hear any advice. They often need help but are too proud to ask for it.

Stubborn subordinates are afraid that receiving assistance will somehow jeopardize their job. As a result, stubborn subordinates chronically botch up their assignments. They persist in doing something that may be wrong because they will not ask first for more information or support. They cannot understand that it is actually smart to get help, and their........

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