John Needs to Meet with Alice to Discuss Her Performance

question 39

Multiple Choice

John needs to meet with Alice to discuss her performance evaluation. Alice, an older, long-term employee, is a satisfactory employee but her performance has be declining since the new equipment and computer software was installed. She is not generally an open minded person and tends to "shut down" when someone tries to discuss concerns with her. What might John want to consider doing to ensure he has an effective meeting with her?

• A) Ask Alice how she thinks things are going and ask how she feels about the new equipment and software.
• B) Consider that Alice has perfect attendance, is very professional towards coworkers and customers, offers to work late and volunteers to help others when they get behind.
• C) Tell Alice that perhaps she should consider a position that does not involve as much direct involvement with technology and look for something more suitable for her age and limitations.
• D) A and B are correct.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Sister Chromatid

One of two identical halves of a duplicated chromosome, joined together at a structure called the centromere before they are separated during cell division.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information.

Centromere

Of a duplicated eukaryotic chromosome, constricted region where sister chromatids attach to each other.

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule.