Professor Paine's Performance Reviews by the Faculty in Which He

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Essay

Professor Paine's performance reviews by the faculty in which he works always end on a positive note despite the fact that his work has been subject to serious criticism by both students and faculty alike.Most likely, this is due to the fact that the professor is emotionally fragile and has previously been traumatized by receiving a negative review.Is it bad practice for the dean of the faculty to avoid an honest appraisal in order to save Professor Paine from having hurt feelings? Explain why.

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Dependent Child

A child who relies on a guardian for financial support and meets certain IRS requirements for tax purposes.

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