Which of the Following Approaches to Providing Feedback to Employees

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to providing feedback to employees is likely to prove most effective with assisting employees to improve their performance?

• A) One annual formal performance review
• B) Two formal performance reviews per year
• C) One annual or two six-monthly formal performance reviews, and occasional feedback of about 10 minutes every few months
• D) One annual or two six-monthly formal performance reviews, and regular feedback of about 10 minutes every few weeks, or when an aspect of employee performance deserves recognition or requires improvement
• E) One annual or six-monthly formal performance review, and daily feedback of 30 minutes

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and are an integral part of the finished product.

Actual Price

The price at which a good or service is sold in the market, as opposed to its listed or theoretical price.

Standard Costing

An accounting method that uses standard costs for cost control and financial reporting.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing overhead costs that fluctuate with the level of production activity.