A managing broker may also decide to be a selling broker in addition to managing the business. All of the problems listed would likely be negative consequences of this decision, EXCEPT:

$($a$)$ Employed associates consider themselves to be in competition with the selling broker.

$($b$)$ The selling broker acts as a role model for the employed associates.

$($c$)$ Employed associates feel that the broker is keeping all of tffe good referrals.

$($d$)$ The selling broker has inadequate time for performing management duties.