I think this is why transparency about why your asking the employee to do something is so important. If they understand the end goal and agree with the path the

I think this is why transparency about why your asking the employee to do something is so important. If they understand the end goal and agree with the path they will gladly and proudly take it. The nice thing about transparency is, of they understand the desired outcome and are given sufficient autonomy, they might find an even better path without specific direction from management.