Your Boss Tells You, "If You Continue to Be Late

question 13

Multiple Choice

Your boss tells you, "If you continue to be late, you will lose your job." Did your boss practice supportive communication?

• A) No, this is an evaluative comment.
• B) Yes, even though the comment is evaluative in nature, it is linked to a probable outcome.
• C) Yes, this is a validating comment.
• D) No, the comment is person oriented.

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