How Might a Manager Help Tie the Effort to Performance

question 56

Multiple Choice

How might a manager help tie the effort to performance?

• A)Make certain that they know what outcomes are important to employees.
• B)Make sure employees are aware of all possible outcomes that will result from performance.
• C)Use the power of positive expectations with subordinates.
• D)Identify the performance outcome without the participation of the employee.
• E)Make certain that employees understand that rewards are not guaranteed.

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