When a Supervisor Must Criticize a Subordinate in an Appraisal

question 57

Multiple Choice

When a supervisor must criticize a subordinate in an appraisal interview, it is most important for the supervisor to ________.

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

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset from the time of its acquisition until a specified reporting date.

Original Cost

The purchase price of an asset or service, excluding any subsequent costs for maintenance or improvement.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time by making regular payments of interest and principal or the systematic allocation of intangible asset costs over its useful life.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance but provides economic value to the company, such as patents, copyrights, and brand names.