An Effective Way for the Supervisor to Stimulate Upward Communication

question 6

Multiple Choice

An effective way for the supervisor to stimulate upward communication from his or her employees is:

• A) Place reporting requirements on the employees so they cannot avoid communicating upward.
• B) Honestly and openly communicate downward with the employees in regular fashion.
• C) Use the progressive disciplinary process to address obvious lapses in required reporting.
• D) Be certain that every assignment of any size includes a feedback requirement.

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Definitions:

Negative Attitude

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External factors or conditions that limit or influence an individual's performance in the workplace or other environments.

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