Which of the Following Is an Example of Diffusion of Responsibility

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of diffusion of responsibility?

A) Paul allows his secretary to make certain decisions without consulting him.
B) After her boss's decision turned out to be wrong, Sally said she knew all along that it was wrong.
C) The surgery team decided on a more conservative operating technique when they discussed the operation face-to-face.
D) A firing squad of ten soldiers was used to execute the prisoner.
E) As Douglas accepted the award on behalf of his department, he made a point of acknowledging the contributions of his colleagues.