When a Supervisor Must Criticize a Subordinate in an Appraisal

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a supervisor must criticize a subordinate in an appraisal interview,it is best to ________.

• A) hold the meeting with co-workers who can document the situation
• B) provide specific examples of critical incidents
• C) acknowledge the supervisor's personal biases
• D) limit negative feedback to once every year

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Definitions:

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