Footdragging (noun)

The act of delaying or procrastinating doing something, especially something that one is responsible for.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from foot + drag + -ing.

Examples:

1. The employee's footdragging was causing delays in the project and putting the company's reputation at risk.
2. The manager was frustrated by the constant footdragging of his team, who seemed unable to meet deadlines.
3. The politician was criticized for his footdragging on key issues, which many saw as a lack of leadership.
4. The student's footdragging on completing his assignments resulted in poor grades and a warning from his teacher.
5. The committee was guilty of footdragging on making a decision, causing frustration and disappointment among its members.