At an Appraisal Interview, the Manager Assures His Subordinate That

question 27

Multiple Choice

At an appraisal interview, the manager assures his subordinate that work will focus on areas where the manager feels the subordinate can do a better job. He assures the subordinate he will help him yield better results. What is this type of response called?

• A) Supportive
• B) Understanding
• C) Probing
• D) Interpretive

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Definitions:

White-Collar Work

Jobs that typically involve mental or clerical work, as opposed to manual labor, and are often performed in an office setting.

Dehumanizing

The act of deriding someone’s dignity and human qualities, often through discrimination, torture, or by means that belittle the individual or group.

Organizational Scholars

Experts or academics who study the structures, processes, and behaviors within organizations to understand their dynamics and effects.

Cultural Anthropologists

Social scientists who study cultures, including beliefs, practices, and social relationships, often through fieldwork.