If a Supervisor Suspects That a Subordinate Has a Severe

question 121

Multiple Choice

If a supervisor suspects that a subordinate has a severe drinking problem, the action to be avoided is

• A)carefully documenting evidence of declining performance.
• B)confronting the employee with proof that his or her performance is deficient.
• C)confronting the employee with his or her alcoholism during the first meeting and threatening with dismissal if the employee does not seek help.
• D)assuring the employee that help is available without any penalty.

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