If an Idea Fails, a Supervisor Should Acknowledge the Problem

question 42

Multiple Choice

If an idea fails, a supervisor should acknowledge the problem and

• A) place the blame on the employee who suggested it.
• B) focus on finding a solution for it.
• C) focus on learning only from successes and not from failures.
• D) discuss it with the same few people he or she always spends time with.

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Definitions:

Lottery

A form of gambling which involves the drawing of numbers at random for a prize.

Vicarious Punishment

A learning process in which an individual observes another being punished and subsequently reduces their own engagement in the behavior that led to the punishment.

Vicarious Reinforcement

The process of learning and adapting behaviors by observing the consequences of actions performed by others, especially the rewards they receive.

Longitudinal Research Design

A methodological approach in research where participants are observed or tested repeatedly over a period of time to identify changes and developments.